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Agriculture
Cabinet Minister Katara reviews rice procurement at Raiya Market, Amritsar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 04:16 PM
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Punjab’s cabinet minister Katara inspected the rice procurement arrangements at Raiya Market in Amritsar, assessing the market’s operations.
Amritsar – Cabinet Minister Katara visited the Raiya Market in Amritsar to review the mechanisms used for purchasing rice from farmers. The minister’s inspection focused on the procedures that facilitate procurement, storage and distribution of the grain at the market.
During the visit, officials briefed the minister on the current status of rice procurement and highlighted any operational challenges. The minister emphasized the importance of transparent and efficient processes to ensure timely payments to farmers.
The review is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to monitor agricultural market operations and improve the farm‑to‑market chain in Punjab.
During the visit, officials briefed the minister on the current status of rice procurement and highlighted any operational challenges. The minister emphasized the importance of transparent and efficient processes to ensure timely payments to farmers.
The review is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to monitor agricultural market operations and improve the farm‑to‑market chain in Punjab.