Ratia, Haryana, October 21: Deputy Commissioner Dr. Vivek Bharti inspected the Ratia grain market on Wednesday to review paddy procurement, lifting operations and facilities provided to farmers. He directed the concerned officials to speed up the lifting of procured paddy and ensure that farmers do not face unnecessary delays or difficulties while selling their produce.
During the inspection, Dr. Bharti reviewed the arrival of paddy, procurement arrangements, gate pass issuance and other facilities available at the market. He sought detailed information from officials about the progress of procurement and the arrangements in place for transporting and lifting the purchased crop.
Why Has the Deputy Commissioner Directed Officials to Speed Up Paddy Lifting?
Dr. Bharti instructed officials to ensure that procured paddy is lifted within the stipulated time to prevent unnecessary accumulation of crops in the market. He said timely lifting was essential to ensure the smooth functioning of procurement operations and provide convenience to farmers.
He stressed the need for better coordination among procurement agencies, the Market Committee and departments involved in transportation and lifting. Officials were directed to ensure the availability of vehicles, streamline transportation arrangements and regularly monitor lifting operations so that the procured crop could be moved without delay.
What Directions Were Issued Regarding Gate Passes and Procurement?
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the process of issuing gate passes. He asked officials about the arrangements for recording the arrival of farmers’ produce, issuing gate passes and ensuring that procurement activities run smoothly.
He directed officials to complete all procedures related to gate passes and procurement in accordance with the prescribed rules and maintain transparency throughout the process. He also instructed them to make necessary arrangements to prevent farmers from facing unnecessary waiting periods while bringing their produce to the market or obtaining gate passes.
How Will Officials Address Farmers’ Grievances?
Dr. Bharti said all officers and employees associated with procurement operations must perform their responsibilities seriously. He directed them to give priority to farmers’ complaints and ensure their prompt resolution.
He added that any issues related to procurement, gate passes, transportation or paddy lifting should be addressed without delay to ensure uninterrupted operations at the market.
The Deputy Commissioner also instructed officials to continuously monitor operations at grain markets in villages and ensure that all activities are completed within the prescribed timelines. He emphasised that there should be no negligence in ensuring farmers’ convenience, smooth procurement and timely lifting of purchased paddy.
The inspection was attended by SDM Surender Singh, Market Committee Secretary Om Prakash Chahal, Deputy Director and District Information and Public Relations Officer Amit Panwar, Market Committee Chairman Rajkumar Mehta, Vice-Chairman Kulwant Singh, Trade Association President Darshan Garg, HAFED Purchaser Anita Rathi, Sandeep Singh, Naresh Dhun and other officials.
Reported by Rimpi jindal
