Haryana Buys 15.52 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy, Only Half Lifted So Far

Procurement at a Glance

Why It Matters: The Lifting Bottleneck

The numbers point to a familiar problem. Of the 15.52 LMT purchased, only 7.69 LMT has been lifted, about 50%. The rest is still lying in mandis.

Slow lifting has real consequences. Mandis get crowded, leaving less space for new arrivals; grain stored in the open is at risk from rain and moisture; and farmers waiting with fresh harvests may face delays in selling. That’s why the Chief Secretary’s focus on coordination between agencies, transporters and rice millers is so important as arrivals peak in the coming weeks.

Payments are another area to watch. ₹1,221 crore is a significant amount, but at minimum support price levels, the value of 15.52 LMT of paddy would be well above that, which suggests a large share of payments is still in the pipeline. Timely payment remains one of farmers’ biggest concerns during procurement.

District Performance

Kurukshetra stands out as one of the best performers across all three measures.

Focus Areas

The review emphasised transparent weighing and moisture testing, smooth gate-pass processing, digital verification and efficient documentation at procurement centres.

The Bottom Line

Haryana’s paddy procurement is moving at a steady pace. The test now is lifting and payments: clearing the mandis and getting money to farmers as quickly as the grain arrives.

With inputs from IANS.