Tribune Impact: Mandi officials clear space for paddy after exposé

It was following The Tribune’s report highlighting farmers’ produce lying next to garbage

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, Updated At : 07:50 PM Oct 22, 2024 IST

The officials assured that they are taking proactive measures to ensure sufficient clean space for the farmers’ produce. Tribune photo

Mandi officials in Jalandhar sprang into action, deploying JCBs to clear garbage and create more space for paddy, following The Tribune’s report highlighting farmers’ produce lying next to garbage. The officials assured that they are taking proactive measures to ensure sufficient clean space for the farmers’ produce.

A Tribune Correspondent had visited the mandi for several days, observing scattered grain stocks near garbage dumps, drying in unhygienic conditions. Slow procurement and lifting processes exacerbated the space crunch.

Mandi officials emphasised their commitment to safeguarding farmers’ produce, taking all necessary measures to prevent damage.

Tribune Impact: Mandi officials clear space for paddy after exposé

Aakanksha N Bhardwaj

Tribune News Service