DCs directed to monitor govt wheat quota
Punjab Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik has directed the deputy commissioners to closely monitor flour mills after the increase in the government wheat quota.
He mentioned that all districts would get wheat quota as per their demand to ensure the availability of a sufficient quantity of flour at the fixed price across the province.
He issued the directives while presiding over a meeting to review the price control measures. The meeting reviewed prices and availability of essential commodities in Sahulat bazaars, open market and the ongoing crackdown against hoarders and profiteers in the province.
The divisional commissioners briefed the chief secretary about the steps being taken to control the prices of commodities in the districts.
Speaking at the meeting, the CS asked the administrative officers to keep a strict check on the process of wheat grinding and flour supply from the mills to market. He said the non-functional mills selling wheat quota be closed down for the whole season, instead of only imposing fine on them.
The chief secretary said as per the directives of the prime minister and the Punjab chief minister, steps are being taken to overcome the issue of price hike under a comprehensive strategy. He said the Punjab government was providing billions of rupees subsidy on flour with the view to provide relief to the common man.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 27th, 2020.