Chandigarh, April 2 – A meeting of the Departmental High-Powered Purchase Committee was held today under the chairmanship of Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, in which important decisions were taken to provide better facilities to farmers and strengthen the agricultural system.
During the meeting, an important proposal related to the annual labour tender of Haryana Seed Development Corporation was approved. The objective of this decision is to streamline the process of seed procurement, processing, packaging, and certification so that farmers can be provided with high-quality certified seeds at subsidised rates in a timely manner.
Officials informed that approval of this tender will ensure timely procurement of raw seeds from seed producers at various units of the Seed Corporation—Hisar, Sirsa, Tohana, Yamunanagar, Pataudi, and Umri. Thereafter, seed processing, packaging, and certification will also be completed within the stipulated time frame.
Agriculture Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that providing quality seeds to farmers on time is a priority for the government, as it helps increase crop production and improves farmers’ income. He added that the state government is continuously making efforts to strengthen the agriculture sector and provide all possible assistance to farmers.
It was also informed in the meeting that approval of this tender will result in savings of approximately ₹15 lakh for the Seed Corporation. This decision also reflects the government’s transparency and financial discipline.
Senior officials of the department and representatives of the Haryana Seed Development Corporation were also present in the meeting.
