Centre agrees to create space by shifting 120 LMT foodgrains till March 31, 2025 for additional storage space
Punjab Newsline, New Delhi/ Chandigarh, October 14-
In a major reprieve to the millers and Aarthias of the state, the Union government on Monday acceded to majority of demands raised by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann during a meeting with Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister.
The Chief Minister, who called on Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Parhlad Joshi, apprised him that procurement of paddy is like a festival in the state. He said that the economy of the state depends on this season and it is also important for ensuring food security in the country. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that during the ongoing KMS 24-25, 185 LMT paddy is expected to be procured in the State and 125 LMT of Fortified rice is likely to be delivered.
However, the Chief Minister said that due to persistent shortage of storage space during previous season and availability of only about 7 Lakh MT storage space as on date, there is resentment amongst the rice millers of the State for carrying out milling.