Haryana has witnessed huge wheat arrivals during the ongoing Rabi marketing season 2026-27, with over 81 lakh tonnes reaching mandis and more than 70 lakh tonnes already procured so far. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said procurement operations are running smoothly and farmers are satisfied with the system.
Saini highlighted that the current season has recorded bumper arrivals, surpassing figures from the past four years. Congratulating farmers, he said the achievement reflects their hard work and adoption of modern agricultural practices. He noted that on April 11 alone, over 7 lakh tonnes of wheat arrived in mandis in a single day.
So far, around 5.80 lakh farmers have brought their produce to mandis. According to Saini, farmers are increasingly trusting the transparent procurement system and embracing technology-driven processes.
Addressing a press conference in Chandigarh, Saini dismissed opposition allegations that new conditions, including biometric verification, have created hardships for farmers. He maintained that the procurement process has become transparent and efficient, benefiting farmers directly.
Taking a swipe at opposition leaders, the Chief Minister said they have been visiting mandis lately but should recall the conditions during their tenure when farmers faced multiple challenges. He accused them of spreading misinformation, adding that people are now aware of the reality.
He also pointed out that ahead of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress had promised to shut down farmer-oriented digital portals introduced by the government. Criticising the previous regime, he said there was no digital system in place earlier, and farmers often had to wait months for payments.
In contrast, the current system ensures payments within 48 to 72 hours directly into farmers’ accounts. He added that long queues and delays, once common in mandis, have now been eliminated.
The Chief Minister further said that the BJP government is procuring 24 crops at Minimum Support Price (MSP), ensuring better price assurance for farmers.
While the opposition continues to claim that new technology-driven measures have caused inconvenience, the state government insists that these initiatives have enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficiency in procurement operations.
Meanwhile, Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda, after visiting several mandis, alleged that he has been receiving complaints from farmers about chaotic conditions prevailing in procurement centres across the state.