LAHORE: The government will set up 43 wheat procurement centres in four districts of Lahore division — Lahore city district, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib.

“This year, the wheat procurement target for Lahore division has been set at 356,509 metric tonnes for which 43 centers would be set up in all districts of Lahore division soon,” Lahore Commissioner retired Capt Muhammad Usman said while presiding over a meeting here on Saturday.

He said he would himself monitor performance of officers in achieving the wheat procurement target. For this, he said, a digital system would be installed to monitor all affairs related to procurement. Moreover, complaints would be received on toll free numbers for strict action.

“All wheat procurement centers must be equipped with all facilities for farmers,” he sought.

The meeting was attended by Additional Commissioner Sundus Irshad, ADCR Tauqeer Ilyas Cheema, ACR Syed Munawar Bukhari and officials of Food Department. The DCs participated in the meeting via video link.

Published in Dawn, March 27th, 2022