# Haryana minister urges farmers to bring dried paddy to mandis 2026-09-16T03:14:11+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Haryana agriculture minister Shyam Singh Rana on Monday appealed to farmers to bring dried paddy to mandis according to norms, as procurement is expected to begin later this month. Speaking in Panipat, Rana said the government stands with farmers and commission agents on their genuine demands. He urged farmers to adopt scientific methods and inspect crops regularly for pests and diseases. Rana also said the Union government has emphasised shifting to natural farming by 2047. He added that the Supreme Court has praised Haryana's stubble management practices. Separately, he announced that chief minister Nayab Singh Saini will launch a month-long 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' on September 17 to publicise welfare work and encourage citizen participation in building a developed India. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The appeal to bring dried paddy comes as Haryana gears up for the kharif marketing season, when the state typically procures large quantities of paddy at the minimum support price. The timing is sensitive: wet paddy can lead to disputes over moisture content and rejection at mandis, a recurring source of farmer distress in past seasons. The minister’s mention of the Supreme Court’s praise for stubble management refers to the state’s efforts to curb burning, which remains a major pollution source in the national capital region each autumn. The launch of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan on September 17, timed around the Prime Minister’s birthday, is a political outreach event. Whether the procurement starts smoothly, without the usual complaints of delayed payments or non-lifting by agencies, will be the practical test for farmers in the coming weeks. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panipat, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, Shyam Singh Rana, Supreme Court Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-minister-urges-farmers-to-bring-dried-paddy-to-mandis/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/haryana-minister-urges-farmers-to-bring-dried-paddy-to-mandis/#story-in-brief