Paddy procurement has started at 16 centres in Jaspur, with more than 600 quintals weighed on the first day. The opening has brought relief to officials as arrivals began across the procurement network.
At the Food Department’s weighing centre located at the tehsil, 300 quintals of paddy were weighed on Tuesday. A further 302 quintals arrived at 15 procurement centres operated by the UCF.
Procurement to continue
SMO Raviraj said paddy had started reaching the centres and that procurement would continue. Weighing is also scheduled to take place at the centres on Wednesday.
The first-day figures cover the Food Department centre and the UCF’s 15 centres in Jaspur. Together, these centres recorded more than 600 quintals of paddy weighing and arrivals during the opening day.
Conclusion
Paddy procurement is now under way at all 16 centres in Jaspur, with more than 600 quintals handled on the first day and weighing set to continue on Wednesday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many paddy procurement centres opened in Jaspur?
Paddy procurement began at 16 centres in Jaspur.
Q. How much paddy was weighed on the first day?
More than 600 quintals of paddy were weighed on the first day.
Q. How much paddy was weighed at the Food Department centre?
The Food Department centre at the tehsil weighed 300 quintals.
Q. How many UCF centres received paddy?
Paddy arrived at 15 UCF centres.
Q. How much paddy arrived at the UCF centres?
The 15 UCF centres received 302 quintals of paddy.
Q. Who provided the procurement update?
SMO Raviraj provided the update.
Q. Will weighing continue after the first day?
Yes. Weighing is scheduled to continue at the centres on Wednesday.
