Paddy payment: Action to be taken against 'arthiyas' if full payment not paid to farmers, says Punjab Minister
In a press release issued here, he said in accordance with the Punjab Agricultural Produce Market Rules Act, 1962, it is the duty of the state government to make a payment within 48 hours and the amount is forwarded to the farmers through cheques.
Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Bharat Bhushan Ashu said that the minimum support price (MSP) is not given to the farmers, IANS