Sachin Malik Lucknow: On the occasion of the birth anniversaries of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, A Programme was organised at the office of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council in Gomti Nagar Lucknow. Director of the Mandi Parishad, Jitendra Pratap Singh, Paid floral tributes to both Great leaders and remembered their Contributions.
On the Occasion, the Director of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council said that Mahatma Gandhi Showed the Path of truth and non-violence, While Lal Bahadur Shastri Set an example of Simplicity, honesty and Patriotism. The lives and ideals of both Great Personalities continue to remain relevant even Today.
During the Programme, Jitendra Pratap Singh interacted with the newly appointed Mandi Secretaries and emphasised the need to improve the mandi System While Giving the highest Priority to the interests of Farmers.
He said that in accordance with the farmer-friendly Policies and vision of transparent administration of the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the State Agricultural Produce Market Council is taking Steps to make the mandi System more effective and farmer-Centric.
The Director informed that special training will be Provided to the newly appointed Mandi Secretaries with the objective of making the mandi System more effective and farmer-friendly across the State. During the training, the Mandi Secretaries will be Provided information regarding mandi operations, departmental Procedures, Prompt resolution of farmers’ Problems, revenue and other Processes, as well as effective management of mandi Facilities.
He said that the objective of the training is not merely to familiarise officials with departmental Procedures, but also to Prepare them to work in accordance with a farmer-centric administrative approach. Special emphasis will be laid on ensuring that Mandi Secretaries discharge their responsibilities with sensitivity, transparency and Accountability.
The Director of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council said that mandis are not merely centres for the Sale of agricultural Produce but also an important means of Providing farmers with better facilities and a conducive environment. He directed Mandi Secretaries to ensure that farmers visiting the mandis do not face any inconvenience. Regular monitoring of essential facilities such as Cleanliness, drinking water, lighting and Parking in mandi Premises Should be ensured. He Stressed that farmers’ complaints and Problems must be resolved on a Priority basis within a Stipulated time and that transparency must be maintained in every aspect of the mandi System.
Jitendra Pratap Singh told the Mandi Secretaries to establish regular communication with farmers and commission agents in their respective areas. They Should identify Problems related to the mandi System and ensure their timely resolution. Regular monitoring of arrangements related to the Purchase and Sale of agricultural Produce Should also be carried out so that farmers do not face any Difficulties.
He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the State Government is focusing on Protecting farmers’ interests while making Government Systems more accountable and transparent. Mandi Secretaries are an important link in this system and therefore must discharge their responsibilities with utmost Seriousness.
The training will Particularly Prepare Mandi Secretaries to address the Problems of farmers Who are facing economic or other difficulties for various reasons. Officials will be encouraged to work with Sensitivity towards distressed and needy farmers and make an effective contribution towards Protecting their Interests.
The training will also cover issues related to the time-bound resolution of farmers’ complaints, transparency in mandi operations and ensuring that farmers receive the benefits of Government Schemes and facilities. This will help ensure that farmers’ Problems are resolved more Quickly and effectively at the mandi level.
The Director of the State Agricultural Produce Market Council said that Providing better facilities to farmers in mandis and Ensuring the timely resolution of their Problems Should be among the department top Priorities. He urged the Mandi Secretaries to adopt a sensitive, transparent and accountable working approach in line with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s farmer-centric Vision.
Director Marketing T.K. Sheebu said that continuous efforts are being made to make the mandi System in the State more effective, transparent and farmer-friendly. Along with Providing better facilities to farmers in the mandis, their Problems are also being resolved in a timely manner and on a Priority basis. He said that Mandi Secretaries Play an important role as a link between farmers and the mandi administration. Therefore, they Should discharge their responsibilities with sensitivity, transparency and Accountability.
Senior officials of the Mandi Parishad were Present on the Occasion.
