‘I am a farmer’s son, understand their concerns’: CM Saini

Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced that starting from next week, farmers across the state will receive QR code-based J-Forms through WhatsApp. It will make it easier for farmers to access loans and other services without any inconvenience. While interacting with media persons here, Saini claimed that the state has recorded the bumper production of rabi crops, which has resulted in the record arrival and procurement in grain markets this year as compared to the past three years. Responding to questions during a press conference in Chandigarh, the chief minister said, "Raja Nahi, Kisan Ka Beta hoon, Kheti bhi Ki hai" ("I do not consider myself a ruler but a farmer's son, who has personally worked in the fields"). He emphasised that he understands farmers' problems closely and is continuously working with commitment to resolve their issues. Reacting to the opposition's visits to mandis, he said that Congress leaders are trying to create a false narrative as if farmers were better off during their tenure. He accused them of misleading the public, adding that the people have now decisively rejected them. Since 2014, the double-engine govt has been accelerating development work in Haryana. Referring to the QR system, Saini said this system shall be started from the next procurement season, and this facility shall be provided through a dedicated Kisan App, which will be soon available for farmers. "The app will provide farmers with J-Forms, payment status, crop sowing and verification details, gate pass scheduling, land verification status, and other key information through the e-Kharid system, ensuring a faster and more efficient procurement process," said Saini. The chief minister said that the state has recorded a bumper wheat arrival during the rabi marketing season 2026-27, with 81.48 lakh MT reaching mandis so far — the highest in the past four years. "Wheat worth Rs 21,044 crore has arrived, and around 5.8 lakh farmers have brought their produce to the mandis. Out of this, 79.14 lakh MT has undergone biometric verification, accounting for nearly 97%, while 70.23 lakh MT has already been procured and 34.56 lakh MT lifted. A record 7.71 lakh MT of wheat arrived in a single day on April 11, 2026. The lifting process has gained momentum since April 18, 2026, with an average daily lifting of about 3.5 lakh MT, surpassing last year's total procurement of 72.89 lakh MT," said a statement released by the govt. Saini emphasised that the procurement process has become more transparent and efficient due to digital reforms. "Farmers are now identified through digital gate passes, eliminating long queues, manual token systems, and payment delays that were common during the previous govt tenure. This season alone, 13.47 lakh digital gate passes have been issued. The state has also implemented geo-fencing at 416 mandis and 281 procurement centres to ensure that fraudulent purchases are not possible at any unknown location outside the mandis. Besides this, 932 CCTV cameras are monitoring procurement activities to ensure transparency," he said. Hry CM slams AAP govt Responding to another question, Saini criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) govt in Punjab, stating that it made big promises to voters, including loan waivers for farmers, employment for youth, drug eradication, and benefits for women, and they haven't fulfilled any promise. MSID:: 130516233 413 |
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