Haryana Agriculture Minister J.P. Dalal said State govt is gearing up for Kharif procurement season

Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister J.P. Dalal said that the State government is gearing up for the Kharif procurement season. Despite the official procurement start date being the 1st of October, the State has sought permission from the Central Government to commence the process from the 20th of September.

 

Speaking to media persons yesterday, Sh. J.P. Dalal this proactive step is taken to shield farmers from potential losses caused by early paddy arrivals. He expressed confidence that the necessary approval



from the Centre would be granted soon, enabling the state to initiate paddy procurement promptly.

 

The Agriculture Minister assured farmers that the government would extend insurance coverage to those who had not been covered under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. He informed that there would be no change in the premium amount either.  He asserted that there would be no shortages of fertilizers in the State as the government is ensuring an ample supply of fertilizers.