Paddy lifting crosses 150 LMT in Punjab despite flood challenges

Babushahi Bureau

Chandigarh, November 18,2025: Punjab has achieved a major milestone this procurement season, with paddy lifting crossing the 150 Lakh Metric Tonne (LMT) mark — a significant accomplishment considering the disruptions caused by recent floods in the state.

The state’s foolproof and resilient mandi infrastructure ensured that both arrival and procurement had already surpassed the 150 LMT milestone earlier, and lifting has now followed suit.

Driven by the proactive governance of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the state ensured a smooth and efficient procurement season. As of November 17, more than 11 lakh farmers have received benefits under the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

Under the supervision of Food

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