Rabi procurement to begin from April 1 in Haryana; payments directly in farmers’ bank account

Haryana Economy

25-Mar-21

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The procurement process of rabi crops will start from April 1 in Haryana with Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar directing authorities to ensure transfer of full payment directly into farmers’ bank account.
Besides, the Chief Minister also released a booklet containing information about the entire arrangement for the procurement process.
For the stakeholders, 12 essential information points related to the procurement process are enclosed in the booklet.
The functions and rights of stakeholders including farmer, secretary market committee, inspector, arhtiyas (commission agents), warehouse keeper, payment, purchaser and marketing board administrator are described in the booklet.
He said that support of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) should also be sought to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience in the market.
It was apprised in the meeting that there are a number of FPOs in the state and a list of 380 organisations have been sent to the respective Deputy Commissioners who will assist the administration in the procurement process.
The Chief Minister also directed to ensure proper arrangements for arhtiyas so that they can get their commission during the procurement.
Besides, the police department has been directed to make arrangements to stop unregistered farmers entering the border of the state.
Only the farmers who have registered at ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal will be allowed to bring their crops for procurement.
The chief minister also directed the officials concerned to ensure the lifting of crops within 48 hours.
The main Rabi crops in Haryana are wheat, gram and mustard.