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Agriculture
Punjab Sets Fixed Paddy Procurement Targets for Each Mandi; Farmers Raise Concerns
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 03:02 PM
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Punjab has announced a first‑of‑its‑kind policy setting a specific procurement target for paddy at every mandi, a move that has sparked questions among local farmers.
Punjab has introduced a new policy that fixes a procurement target for paddy at each mandi, marking the first time the state has set such specific limits.
The government said the targets are intended to streamline the procurement process and bring greater predictability to the market, though it has not yet released the exact figures.
Farmers across the state have voiced concerns that the fixed targets could affect the volume of paddy they are able to sell and may influence market prices.
Officials maintain that the policy will ensure fair prices for farmers, but many remain skeptical and are calling for more transparency and consultation before implementation.
The government said the targets are intended to streamline the procurement process and bring greater predictability to the market, though it has not yet released the exact figures.
Farmers across the state have voiced concerns that the fixed targets could affect the volume of paddy they are able to sell and may influence market prices.
Officials maintain that the policy will ensure fair prices for farmers, but many remain skeptical and are calling for more transparency and consultation before implementation.