This District Administration this year is ensuring that special safeguards are being put in place to ensure that there is minimal risk of transmission of infection during the Rabi procurement season. The government is increasing the number of Mandis to more than double the existing strength in order to to spread out the arrival of wheat. These steps are being taken to contain the spread of corona virus disease.

In a press communique here today, an official spokesman said that In addition, the farmers will be issued special passes indicating the date on which they shall be entitled to to carry their produce to the Mandi. Social distancing norms shall be strictly followed in the Mandis by the labour as well as the government staff. Special steps are being taken to to provide masks, sanitizers, soaps in all the Mandis.

An elaborate security system is being put in place to ensure that farmers come to the Mandis on the appointed dates only. Combine Harvesters shall be allowed to operate only from 6 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. payment shall be released to the farmers through the Arhtiyas within 48 hours of purchase.The government shall ensure purchase of every grain of the farmer. The Government will ensure regular spray of disinfectants in the Mandi yards and also in toilets and drinking facilities at regular intervals.