Rice Millers' Strike Ends, Paddy Procurement Resumes in Phagwara
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
A strike by rice millers in Phagwara concluded after the local administration intervened on Thursday. Paddy procurement and lifting operations resumed smoothly at the Phagwara grain market. Kulwant Rai Pabbi, president of the Arhtiya Association, noted that he had approached the District Food and Supplies Controller and a Member of Parliament to resolve concerns over potential delays and storage space.
From tribuneindia.com
Why it matters
The resolution of the rice millers' strike ensures the continuation of the local grain supply chain in Phagwara. The administration assured commission agents and farmers that they would not face undue hardship due to delays in paddy lifting, facilitating the movement of agricultural goods.
From tribuneindia.com
Who's involved
- PabbiPresident of the Arhtiya Association, associated with the local grain market in Phagwara
- PhagwaraCity where the local grain market is located and where the strike occurred
- parliamentLegislative body from which Pabbi sought intervention