Kotkapura, Punjab: Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker and MLA Kultar Singh Sandhwan visited the Kotkapura Grain Market to review arrangements during the ongoing wheat procurement season. The visit focused on ensuring smooth procurement operations and addressing issues faced by farmers, commission agents, and labourers.
During the Kotkapura Grain Market inspection, Sandhwan interacted directly with farmers present at the mandi and took feedback regarding procurement facilities, storage arrangements, and logistical support. He also held discussions with commission agents and labourers to understand ground-level challenges.
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Emphasizing the importance of efficient market operations, the Speaker said that the government is committed to ensuring hassle-free procurement during the wheat season. He directed concerned officials to take immediate and priority-based action to improve facilities at the market.
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Officials accompanying him assured that necessary steps would be taken promptly to streamline operations and resolve issues faced by stakeholders. Sandhwan stressed that farmer convenience remains the top priority of the administration during the wheat procurement period.
The visit was widely appreciated by farmers, who shared their concerns and welcomed the proactive approach taken during the Kotkapura Grain Market inspection. Many expressed hope that timely interventions would further improve the procurement process.
Reiterating his commitment, Sandhwan said that regular monitoring of mandis will continue to ensure smooth functioning throughout the wheat season.