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Ludhiana: DC Jitendra Jorwal and Ludhiana Rural SSP Navneet Singh Bains convened a meeting with rice millers in Jagraon and promised “comprehensive assistance” in addressing their concerns promptly. During the meeting at SSP Ludhiana Rural office on Monday, the DC emphasised that the district administration was fully cognizant of the issues faced by the millers and had been in dialogue with senior officials to resolve these challenges and ensure smooth procurement operations. He said he was personally liaising with the Food Corporation of India to facilitate the transportation of surplus food grains, thereby creating adequate storage space.
Jorwal also highlighted that Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Singh Mann had agreed to most of the millers’ requests. He assured the millers that all outstanding issues and demands would be addressed swiftly. Representatives from the Rice Millers Association, ADC Kulpreet Singh, SDM Simrandeep Singh, and other officials from various departments, were in attendance.
tnn We also published the following articles recently Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner convenes meeting with rice millers, assures swift resolution of problems Ludhiana Deputy Commissioner Jitendra Jorwal and Rural SSP Navneet Singh Bains promised 'comprehensive assistance' to rice millers during a meeting in Jagraon. Jorwal stressed that the administration is addressing the millers' concerns with key officials and facilitating surplus grain transport. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has approved most requests, assuring swift resolution of all issues.
T govt & rice millers at odds ahead of kharif paddy harvest Tensions are rising between the state government and rice millers over allegations of defaulting on paddy returns. The millers argue for fair treatment and compensation, highlighting a 60 kg yield per quintal of fine paddy instead of the standard 67 kg. A Cabinet sub-committee is set to address their concerns, yet solutions remain pending.
No paddy for millers who defaulted: Cabinet panel To ensure compliance, the cabinet sub-committee decided against allocating paddy to rice millers in default of prior season dues. The committee, including key ministers, addresses issues like godown hire and milling charges. Millers cited financial strains from delayed payments since 2016-17.
The committee will discuss resolutions with the chief minister..
