Officers should ensure proper storage arrangements for CMR rice, Dr. Sumita Misra
ACS Food and Supplies Department chairs meeting with officials of procurement agencies
Chandigarh, November 11 - Additional Chief Secretary, Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Dr. Sumita Misra on Monday held a meeting with officers of the food storage agencies.
During the meeting detailed discussions were held regarding ensuring storage facilities for CMR rice. The need for storage space for approximately 16 lakh MT of rice in Haryana was also raised and discussions were held on storage of 12.55 lakh MT of rice in the warehouses. Other issues including pending payments, time frames for grain storage in warehouses, and transportation charges of inter-district wheat shifting was also discussed.
Dr. Sumita Misra emphasized that proper arrangements for storing the CMR rice produced from the current paddy season should be ensured promptly. She directed the officers to ensure that all necessary facilities in the warehouses are set up by the end of December so that when millers supply rice to FCI, there are no storage issues. This includes timely completion of tender-related tasks, repairs, and obtaining necessary approvals.
Dr. Sumita Misra lauded the officers concerned for the smooth execution of the paddy procurement season and said that the Haryana government’s efforts were successful as farmers faced no difficulties in selling their paddy. It was decided in the meeting to expedite the lifting of wheat presently stored in warehouses by FCI. Besides this, FCI will formulate a plan to ensure direct lifting from mandis if required during the wheat season, and FCI officers will expedite the lifting of wheat and rice from Haryana’s warehouses.
CMD FCI, Smt. Vanita Rattan Sharma lauded the Haryana government for smoothly facilitating the paddy procurement process and assured that FCI would continue to work in collaboration with the Haryana government to ensure safe storage of grains. She assured to take positive steps regarding pending issues, including payments.
Managing Director, Haryana Warehousing Corporation and Director General, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K M Pandurang, Managing Director, HAFED, J. Ganeshan, General Manager, FCI Haryana, Sharandeep Kaur Brar, and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, Anita Kharb attended the meeting.
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Agriculture Minister holds a meeting with officers over DAP supply
Agriculture Minister and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana Refutes Congress Allegations on DAP Shortage, Assures Farmers of Uninterrupted Supply
Chandigarh, November 11- Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana firmly addressed concerns regarding the availability of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertiliser in the state, assuring farmers that the supply remains adequate and uninterrupted. Criticising opposition parties for what he called “misleading statements,” Sh. Rana emphasised the government’s commitment to support farmers through timely fertiliser supplies and seamless crop procurement.
Refuting allegations by Congress leaders of a DAP shortage, Sh. Rana said that the state currently has 23748 metric tonnes (MT) of DAP fertiliser in stock, with an additional 9519 MT expected to arrive by November 15. In this regard the agriculture minister also held a meeting with the officers and issued directions to ensure that all farmers of the state get DAP and not even a single acre in the state remained unsown in lack of DAP.
"There is no shortage of DAP for our farmers," he declared, adding that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government, under Sh. Nayab Singh Saini’s leadership is the only administration nationwide to procure 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP). According to departmental records, Haryana’s DAP stock is well-aligned with demand, closely mirroring last year’s consumption levels. In the previous Rabi season, a total of 2,29,086 MT of DAP was utilised. This year, by November 11, the state had received 1,86658 MT, including an initial stock of 53,970 MT as of October 1. The minister said that this year from November 1 to 10 the total consumption of DAP in the state has been recorded as 53164 MT against 32441 MT during this period last year.
The Minister said that apart from DAP, Haryana’s farmers also use a variety of fertilisers, including NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) and Single Super Phosphate (SSP). Sh. Rana said that 65,200 MT of NPK had been received this year, with 23749 MT currently in stock across the state, ensuring that farmers have access to multiple nutrient options.
He highlighted the Congress party’s track record, asserting that during their tenure, farmers struggled to sell their produce without adequate support from government agencies.The agriculture Minister also said that the BJP government was committed for the welfare of the farmers and Haryana is the only state in the country which has taken steps to ensure procurement of all 24 crops on Minimum Support Price.
Sh. Rana revealed that over 50 lakh MT of paddy has already been procured by state agencies, stressing that “every single grain brought to the mandis will be procured.” Dismissing Congress claims that paddy procurement was being neglected, he stated, “Not a single farmer has been left out; all produce is being bought at MSP.”
Providing further details, the Agriculture Minister pointed out that the procurement process of paddy and millet is progressing smoothly across Haryana’s mandis. In terms of payments, he confirmed that the government has ensured that the payment to the farmers could be released within 72 hours of the procurement and over Rs.11,522 crore has been directly disbursed to farmers’ bank accounts. This includes Rs.10,510.79 for paddy and Rs.1,011.31 crore for millet, he added, reassuring farmers of the state’s dedication to maintaining prompt payments and streamlined transactions.
The Agriculture Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to the agricultural sector, urging opposition leaders to refrain from spreading false information. “The government is fully devoted to meeting the needs of Haryana’s farmers,” he said, underscoring the BJP government’s focus on rural development and farmer welfare amidst political controversies.
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*Opposition Has No Agenda for Assembly Session: Haryana Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda*
*Congress Fails to Select Leader of Opposition: Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda*
*Public Has Already Shown Congress Its True Standing: Haryana Minister Mahipal Dhanda*
Chandigarh, November 11 – Haryana Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Mr. Mahipal Dhanda, said that the upcoming winter session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, scheduled for November 13, will begin with the Governor's address. He said that the opposition has no specific agenda for this session.
Mr. Dhanda was responding to questions from the media persons regarding the upcoming Assembly session. He said that the opposition has no substantial issues to raise in the House and is instead embroiled in internal conflicts. "To date, they have not even been able to select a Leader of the Opposition," he added. "It is essential to have a Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly to facilitate meaningful discussions. People not only look to the government, but also to the opposition leaders to raise the concerns of their respective areas. Without a Leader of the Opposition, what can the public expect from them?"
The Minister further said that the state government is fully prepared to conduct the session smoothly. In addition to supplementary demands, some ordinances will be passed during the session, and other legislative processes will also be completed. "Our government has introduced a new practice in the House where every MLA is given an opportunity to speak, whether during the budget session or the winter session," he added.
Addressing the opposition’s stance, Mr. Dhanda asserted that any issues raised by them will be countered effectively in the Assembly. "It would have been preferable if the opposition had selected its Leader of the Opposition prior to the start of the session. This would have upheld the dignity of the House," he said. He also criticized the opposition for dragging unrelated issues into the debate, stating, "The opposition's comments about selecting a Leader of the Opposition after the Maharashtra elections are irrelevant. The Haryana Assembly session has nothing to do with the Maharashtra elections."
The Minister accused the Congress of attempting to mislead the public by misrepresenting the facts in the name of the Assembly. "However, the people of Haryana have already shown the Congress its true standing in the state," he concluded.
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Rao Narbir Singh hears public grievances near village Dhankot, directs officers to resolve the grievances promptly
Issues regarding traffic jams, waterlogging, renovation of roads and drain cleaning to be resolved soon- Rao Narbir Singh
Chandigarh, November 11- Haryana Industry and Commerce, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh said that for the infrastructure development of the Gurugram work needs to be done at ground level to provide quick benefits to the public. He directed the officers to prioritise the rapid completion of road, sewage, and drainage works.
Rao Narbir Singh said this while inspecting the arrangements of road, traffic management and drainage near village Dhankot on Gurugram-Jhajjar road today.
Rao Narbir Singh said that Jhajjar road is a major link connecting Gurugram with other districts of the state, leading to heavy traffic pressure on this road. To avoid traffic jams in Dhankot village he directed officers to make a special action plan. He further directed PWD, GMDA, and Municipal Corporation officers to hold a joint meeting and resolve the issue within a stipulated time frame.
He also said that cleaning of the drainage system in Dhankot should be done to prevent waterlogging on the roads and that both the internal road passing through Dhankot and the bypass road should be repaired without delay. Besides this, he also directed officers to resolve the water logging issue near Dhanwapur, with PWD officers assuring solution within a month.
During his visit, he not only heard public grievances but also directed the officers to resolve them promptly.