Wheat procurement in Punjab from April 1
With just a week to go for the beginning of wheat procurement, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government is ready to face its first big administrative challenge.
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A majority of grain markets in the district are found wanting in basic amenities such as lighting and drinking water, even as wheat procurement starts on April 1.
Mandi board authorities have said that the Assembly elections have delayed the tender process, which sets the ball rolling for making arrangements in grain markets.
During a visit to various grain markets of Sangrur and surrounding villages, it has come to light that heaps of waste have been lying at many places. The stray cattle menace is a stark reality at some places.
All in place by April 1
There are 11 market committees in Sangrur and four in Malerkotla.
Senior officers of the mandi board told The Tribune the budget of each market committee for cleaning and making arrangements for water and lighting was more than Rs 10 lakh.
Till Sunday, the authorities finalised the tenders for 10 committees of Sangrur. The tenders for the rest of the committees will be finalised on Monday.
This means that mandis will be cleaned and other arrangements will be made after the tenders are allotted.
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-PTC News
