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Updated November 6th, 2022 at 22:25 IST

144 lakh MT of paddy procured in Punjab

A total payment of Rs 25,424.86 crore has been released directly into the bank accounts of 6.50 lakh farmers till Saturday, as per a government statement.

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Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak on Sunday said 144 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have been purchased so far in the Kharif marketing season.

A total payment of Rs 25,424.86 crore has been released directly into the bank accounts of 6.50 lakh farmers till Saturday, as per a government statement.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the state government to purchase every single grain produced by farmers.

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Published November 6th, 2022 at 22:25 IST

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