A total quantity of 90.69 LMT of paddy has arrived in the mandis of Punjab as on November 2, 2024, said the Ministry of Consumer Affairs on Sunday. Out of this, 85.41 LMT have been procured by the state agencies and the FCI.
The production of food grains during 2022-23 was 3296.87 LMT.
The Centre organised a meeting of state food secretaries to discuss the procurement arrangements for Rabi and Kharif Crops for season 2024-25 and 2023-24 respectively yesterday.
Keeping in view the strong demand for sugar for upcoming festivals of Onam, Raksha Bandhan, and Krishna Janamashtami, an additional…
