Chandigarh, Sep 24
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Wednesday reviewed arrangements for the procurement of kharif pulses and oilseeds that will start at over 100 centres.
The state has fixed procurement schedules and a designated centre for each crop. 'Moong' will be procured till November 15 at 38 centres, while the procurement of 'arhar' and 'urad' will take place in December at 22 and 10 centres, respectively, groundnut procurement will run from November 1 to December 31 at seven places, 'til' (sesame) in December through 27 centres, soybean and Nigerseed between October and November at seven and two markets, respectively.
During the review, the Chief Secretary directed officials to ensure a smooth and hassle-free procurement process.
He emphasised timely procurement, along with adequate arrangements for storage facilities and availability of gunny bags at the mandis.
Principal Secretary (Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare) Pankaj Agarwal said on the production front, significant improvements have been recorded.