Chandigarh, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday said the Punjab government would ensure procurement and lifting of every single grain of farmers’ paddy, adding that no farmer would face any inconvenience during the ongoing procurement season.
Chairing a review meeting, Mann said 177 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy had been procured so far, with the process progressing smoothly. He said farmers, arhtiyas, rice millers, transporters and labourers were satisfied with the arrangements and that procurement was taking place without delays wherever paddy had arrived.
The Chief Minister said uninterrupted canal water supply had increased paddy yield by 4-5 quintals per acre. He credited the improvement to the availability of irrigation water and said canal water was also helping farmers reduce their dependence on groundwater.
Mann said, “Punjab is once again ready to play its historically significant role in ensuring food security for the country. The hard work and resilience of Punjab’s farmers, coupled with uninterrupted availability of canal water by the state government, have enhanced paddy yield by 4-5 quintals per acre.”
He also described canal water as beneficial for soil fertility, saying it carried nutrients and silt that enriched the soil. Despite lower rainfall this year, he said, adequate canal water had helped reduce groundwater consumption.
Reiterating the government’s commitment to farmers, Mann said, “The state government is fully committed to the well-being of farmers and safeguarding their interests. We will ensure that every single grain of paddy is procured and lifted.”
He directed officials to remain vigilant and ensure that all arrangements for timely procurement and lifting remained in place until the season was completed.
Cabinet Ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak, Hardeep Singh Mundian and Barinder Kumar Goyal, Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Ravi Bhagat, Special DGP PK Sinha and other senior officers attended the meeting.
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