SAS Nagar, September 11: Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal today appealed to the farmers and commission agents ahead of the upcoming paddy procurement season 2025 to bring only dry paddy to the mandis, so that purchase of the crop can be carried out on time and payments can be released without any delay.
     Detailing further, She said that the season is set to commence from September 16, 2025, and as many as 15 purchase centres have been notified in District SAS Nagar by the Mandi Board. This year, procurement agencies are expected to purchase around 2.01 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner reaffirmed that, as per the directions of the Punjab Government, the district administration is fully committed to ensuring that every single grain brought by farmers is procured in a smooth and transparent manner.
She urged farmers to bring only dry paddy to the mandis, so that purchase of the crop can be carried out on time and payments can be released without any delay.
At the same time, the Deputy Commissioner appealed to all commission agents (arhtiyas) to actively sensitise the farmers associated with their platforms about the importance of bringing dry paddy to the mandis.
Ms. Mittal expressed confidence that with the collective cooperation of farmers, commission agents, and procurement agencies, this year’s paddy procurement season will be conducted in an efficient and hassle-free manner.