Punjab Chief Minister Mian Shahbaz Sharif paid a visit to wheat procurement centre Purabclear, Pasroor on Friday. He inspected ongoing wheat procurement campaign 2017 and facilities provided to the farmers at the centre. He also met with farmers at the centre and enquired about the services and staff behaviour. He looked into the detailed procedure of distribution of gunny bags and checked the register.
He visited the warehouse of gunny bags and issued necessary instructions to the administration on the spot. The Chief Minister reprimanded and took strict notice of the complaints of some farmers and directed immediate as well as transparent inquiry into the matter. Action should be taken against those responsible in the light of the investigation report supposed to be submitted soon, he added. Shahbaz Sharif said that farmers have to pay pointless visits arbitrarily. He assured the cultivators of his assistance in the campaign. He said Punjab government has set target of purchasing four million ton wheat.
Shahbaz ordered physical checking of all the record at procurement centre when he observed ambiguity in record subsequent to checking register as record of gunny bags' distribution and stock of wheat at store was not toning. He ordered DPO to seal the record so that it won't be altered and present a comprehensive investigation report in this regard. He added that Punjab government has opted for a transparent policy for purchasing wheat so that none undeserving could abuse it. The Chief Minister embraced an old native who was sidelined by staff and directed to treat farmers amicably. He vowed to serve farmers like he had done before. The Chief Minister also checked enlisted farmers and turnover figures in register.
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