Under the ongoing process of paddy procurement in Haryana, so far 7,481 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy have arrived in the mandis in the State. Paddy procurement had not started during this period last year.
A spokesman of Haryana Food and Supplies Department said that so far, 5,270 MT paddy has arrived in Ambala, 1,041 MT in Karnal, 810 MT in Panchkula and 360 MT in Yamunanagar.
He said that out of the total arrival, 1,661 MT of paddy have been purchased by Food and Supplies Department, whereas 4,995 MT have been purchased by HAFED. Millers and dealers have purchased 825 MT paddy.
The spokesman added that farmers have been advised to clean and dry their harvest properly before bringing them to the market so that they do not have to face any problems.