In the ongoing wheat procurement season, Ludhiana West in Punjab, India, has reported a wheat lifting rate of 87.58%, significantly exceeding the mandated 72-hour lifting norm. The district has received a total of 3,51,021 metric tonnes (MT) of wheat, all of which has been procured by government agencies. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain highlighted that the rapid lifting operations have effectively prevented congestion in grain markets during peak procurement weeks. Meanwhile, Ludhiana East has seen the arrival of 3,93,726 MT of wheat, with 100% procurement completed. District Food and Supplies Officer Sartaaj Singh Cheema emphasized that teams are continuously monitoring operations to ensure farmers face no inconvenience due to stock accumulation. Furthermore, nearly 99% of payments to farmers for the procured wheat have already been processed, showcasing the administration's commitment to timely financial disbursement. The Punjab government is actively overseeing procurement arrangements to ensure smooth operations in the mandis.