Finance Minister Cheema visits Dirba grain market

AAP MLA from Dirba-cum- Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema today visited the local grain market.

According to information, Cheema took stock of the on-going paddy procurement process at Dirba grain market. He also reviewed lifting of paddy procured by government agencies since October 1.

Yesterday, some farmers stated that they had spent several nights at grain markets but no minister or MLA had visited them so far.

The Finance Minister gave instructions to the officers concerned to ensure timely procurement and lifting of the paddy. Besides, he also asked the officers to make payment to the farmers within the stipulated period.

Cheema reiterated the commitment of the Mann-led Government that it was with the farmers, arhtiyas and rice millers.

The Finance Minister said Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was constantly in touch with the Centre to resolve the problems related to farmers.

Cheema said the state government had given instructions to the Department of GST to not harass traders on one pretext or the other. He said the state government would not spare any employee or officer who would violate the instructions.