During his visit to Kharar Grain Market, the minister expressed satisfaction over the ongoing procurement operations and lauded the efforts of farmers, agencies, and officials ensuring smooth purchase despite challenging weather conditions.
From the Central Government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited flood-affected areas of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and announced an aid of Rs 3100 crore, which includes Rs 1600 crore for Punjab and Rs 1500 crore for Himachal Pradesh, he said.
The Government of India on Tuesday said that the total foodgrain production is estimated at 3288.52 LMT, higher by 211.00 LMT from average foodgrain production of last 5 years.
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved setting-up of an inter-ministerial committee (IMC), to be headed by Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, for facilitation of food grain storage capacity in cooperative sector through convergence of various schemes of the Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, and Food Processing ministries.
"According to experts, the total grain harvest may reach 150 million ton," Putin said, noting that the harvest would fully cover domestic demand and increase exports.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had said that grain exports via the Black Sea will begin in the coming days.
