The Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann is fully aware of the immense contribution rendered by the ‘Palledars’ in ensuring the smooth wheat and paddy procurement seasons and stands committed to ensure their welfare in every aspect. The Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Lal Chand Kataruchak met the Joint Committee of the Palledar Unions comprising Foodgrain and Allied Workers Union, FCI and Punjab Food Agencies Palledar Azaad Union and All Food and Allied Shramik Union.
The Committee put forward its various demands before the Minister who gave a very patient hearing to all the demands and directed the officers of the department to immediately do the needful to ensure that the palledars are provided with all the facilities with regard to basic sanitation and cleaning at the warehouses. Among others, the Director of the department Puneet Goyal was also present.