As the procurement season for the 2021 Ravi crop of wheat approaches, the registration process has been initiated to ensure a smooth and efficient procurement process. The Punjab government has announced that the procurement of wheat will begin from April 10, 2021, and farmers are encouraged to register themselves with the concerned authorities for a hassle-free procurement experience.
The objective of the registration process is to create a database of wheat growers who will be supplying wheat to the government. The database will help the government to manage the procurement process effectively and ensure that the entire process is transparent. Through this process, the government can also monitor the quality of wheat being supplied by the farmers.
To register, farmers are required to provide basic information such as their name, contact details, land details, and bank account information. The registration process is being conducted online, and farmers can register on the official website of the Punjab government and traditional Arthiya system.
Once registered, farmers will receive a unique ID number that will be used to track their wheat produce during the procurement process. This ID number will be communicated to the farmer through SMS or email.
The Punjab government has also announced that the Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) scheme will be implemented again this year. The scheme ensures that farmers receive payment for their produce directly into their bank accounts. This has streamlined the procurement process and helped eradicate corruption.
Moreover, the Punjab government has decided to speed up the procurement process by increasing the number of procurement centers to 4,000 as compared to 1,872 last year. This will ensure that the produce reaches the centers promptly, and farmers do not have to wait in long queues for hours to sell their produce.
In conclusion, the registration process for the 2021 Ravi crop wheat procurement is a crucial step in streamlining the entire process. Along with the DBT scheme and the increase in procurement centers, the government is taking proactive steps to make the procurement process more effective and transparent. It is expected that these steps will benefit both the farmers and the government and result in a bumper crop of wheat this year.