The state of Punjab and Haryana have procured over 150 lakh tonnes (LT) of paddy this season, as per data compiled by food and supplies officials in both states. Of the total, the state of Punjab has procured over 112.41 LT paddy while nearly 38 LT has been procured in Haryana. The procurement of paddy in both states started with effect from October 01.
Of the total paddy arrival in Punjab, nearly 98.4% has been procured by government agencies, while the rest has been bought by private rice millers and traders. The district of Ludhiana, Sangrur and Moga were leading in paddy procurement.
In state of Haryana, the government agencies have procured over 28.5 LT paddy this year. The remaining 9.4 LT have been procured by rice millers and traders. The district of Kurukshetra, Karnal and Ambala were leading in paddy arrivals in Haryana.