Farmers to get 9 pc interest on delayed payments : Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar

Chandigarh, Mar 23 (UNI) In a bid to ensure that there is no delay in payments to be made to farmers during the upcoming Rabi Season 2021-22 commencing from April 1, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that about nine per cent interest (bank rate plus one per cent) would be paid to the farmers if their payments are delayed.
The payments would be made directly into the verified accounts of farmers, the Chief Minister said while presiding over a review meeting of officers engaged in the upcoming procurement season held here on Tuesday.
“Farmers must receive payment of their procured produce within a stipulated time period. Any delay in payment would not be tolerated. Responsibilities should be fixed to ensure that farmers are timely paid,” he said.
During the meeting, the Chief Minister also reviewed the arrangements being made for the smooth procurement of crops and directed the concerned departments and procurement agencies to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience while selling their produce in different mandis across the state.
“Hassle-free and time-bound procurement should be ensured by making advance scheduling plans so that farmers do not face any problems,” Mr Khattar directed.

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