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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ludhiana East achieves highest wheat procurement and lifting in Punjab.
Ludhiana: Govt agencies in this district have completed their wheat procurement and almost finished lifting the crop from grain markets ahead of the May 31 deadline, with private traders emerging as top buyers alongside state-run entities, official data shows. A May 20 report from the food, civil supplies, and consumer affairs department suggests that Ludhiana East achieved 100% procurement and lifting, amounting to 3.19 lakh metric tonnes, while Ludhiana West followed closely with 3.28 lakh MT procurement and 99.9% lifting. District food and supply controller (DFSC) for Ludhiana East, Shefali Chopra, said govt agencies had completed procurement and lifting in the East circle by May 16. She credited "ground-level coordination" for the efficient operation and noted that Ludhiana East had topped the state's performance rankings this season — just as it did last year when it won the best procurement award for the fiscal 2023-24. Statewide, Ludhiana East and SAS Nagar (Mohali) were the only districts to achieve 100% lifting by govt agencies as of May 20. In contrast, Amritsar recorded the lowest rate at 83.99%, highlighting uneven lifting progress across Punjab. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Private traders played a significant role in Ludhiana's overall wheat procurement this year. A district-level report dated May 16 shows that private players procured 1.68 LMT wheat, placing them among the top three procurement entities — behind Pungrain (1.81 LMT) and Markfed (1.79 LMT), and well ahead of FCI (60,120 MT), the lowest among govt agencies. Manjot Singh, an Arhitya (commission agent) at the Khanna grain market, said the wheat season posed fewer logistical challenges than the paddy season due to the smaller volume of grain. "Procurement was done almost 20 days ago," he said, adding that local flour mill owners, acting as private traders, had bought in large volumes expecting future price increases. The figures come amid growing attention on food security, market volatility, and the shifting role of private enterprise in India's agricultural supply chain. MSID:: 121366492 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Haryana urges people to volunteer for civil defence, to open registrations
Gurgaon: The Haryana govt has urged people to come forward and join civil defence for volunteer service in the wake of Indo-Pak border tensions. Fresh registrations for civil defence will begin from Monday. Anyone above 18 years can register to volunteer in case of any emergency. In Gurgaon, at present, only around 300 people are registered with civil defence. Civil defence assists the govt authorities in rescue and other the sanctioned strength of 15,094 civil defence volunteers, Haryana has only 3,812 volunteers. According to officials, civil defence volunteers play an important role in supporting emergency services and local communities by providing assistance in various situations, including disaster relief, public safety, and community support. Operation Sindoor India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India hits back after Pakistan violates ceasefire; Nagrota sentry hurt in brief gunfire Operation Sindoor Live Updates: Drones shot down at multiple places in J&K as Pakistan violates bilateral understanding Pak drones enter Indian airspace, explosions heard just hours after truce deal They assist in warning the public of potential dangers, guiding evacuation efforts, and providing immediate relief to affected people. They also support emergency services by assisting rescue teams, firefighters, law enforcement, medical personnel and other essential services in their operations. "In most cases, civil defence personnel are the first respondents as they are the first to reach in case of an emergency in their vicinity," said an officer, adding that the larger the civil defence force, the better. He appealed to residents to register as civil defence the district administration appealed to all residents to avoid any false, misleading and unverified information. "Trust only the information issued by the district administration. Avoid spreading rumours on social media and don't share them. Additionally, comply with the official instructions issued by the administration," said deputy commissioner Ajay DC also appealed to the public to monitor activities around their homes, business establishments and workplaces. If any suspicious person or activity is noticed, immediately inform the administration and police. Additionally, information can be provided by dialling administration also stated that considering the emergency situation, a ban has been imposed on hoarding and storage of essential items and food products, including rice, wheat, pulses, sugar, edible oil, vegetables, dairy products, medicines, petrol, and diesel, in the district. In the order issued on Saturday, the District Magistrate stated that orders were passed under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, and Section 163 of the Indian Civil Defense Code, 2023, to prohibit the hoarding and storage of the aforementioned essential items and food Kumar instructed the District Food and Supply Controller (DFSC) and all relevant officials to strictly monitor and ensure the smooth supply and availability of essential items in the market. The District Magistrate stated that if any person is found guilty of violating the above orders, they will be subject to punishment under Section 223 of the Indian Civil Defense Code, 2023. He directed the relevant departments to conduct regular inspections of markets, warehouses, and business establishments and collect information on the availability, pricing, and storage of all essential items. The public is also urged to immediately inform the administration if they receive any information about illegal storage or black marketing.
