In a significant move to enable local farmers to sell their produce more efficiently and near to their homes, the Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian directed the Deputy Commissioner of Fazilka to identify land for establishing a grain market in Jalalabad.
S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian, along with Jalalabad MLA Mr. Jagdeep Kamboj Goldy, Administrative Secretary Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Dr. Basant Garg and Secretary Punjab Mandi Board Mr. Ramvir, held a Video Conference meeting with Fazilka district administration on Thursday.
The Agriculture Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian directed Fazilka Deputy Commissioner Ms. Amarpreet Kaur to identify a suitable land for establishing a grain market, with easy accessibility. The DC has also been asked to submit a report by May 19, outlining the proposed site for the grain market.
By establishing a local grain market, this forward-thinking initiative will significantly ease logistical burdens on farmers, besides saving their time and resources. The move would be a significant step towards empowering farmers and promoting agricultural growth in the region, he added.