Overview

• Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed that one inspector remain on duty round the clock in every mandi, warning of strict action for negligence.
• The state reaffirmed that crops will be purchased at government-fixed Minimum Support Prices for the 2025-26 marketing year.
• Farmers will receive SMS notifications of their designated markets, with digital gate passes sent to mobile phones and scanner access provided at centres.
• Mandis will add moisture-testing labs and advanced devices along with digital and electronic weighing machines to reduce disputes and ensure accurate measurement.
• Officers were told to ensure water, sanitation, drainage and crop security, arrange high-quality storage and tarpaulins to prevent rain damage, and offer bonuses for black sesame, urad, arhar and soybean while promoting soybean cultivation.