Chandigarh, Oct 18 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday directed senior officials of various departments to ensure that the ongoing procurement of paddy is carried out in a smooth and hassle-free manner.

Chairing a meeting with IAS officers at his residence, the CM noted that despite massive devastation caused by the recent floods in the state, Punjab is still expected to contribute 175 lakh metric tonnes of paddy to the national pool.

Stressing the need for seamless and efficient procurement, he said that concerted efforts must be made to ensure that every grain produced through the work and dedication of farmers is purchased.

Mann informed the officers that the state government has notified 1,822 regular purchase centres for procurement of paddy in the kharif marketin

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