REVIEWS DOCTORS’ ATTENDANCE AND CHECKS AVAILABILITY OF MEDICINES
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Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, today inspected the Barwala Grain Market to review wheat procurement and lifting operations for the Rabi season 2026–27. She also carried out a detailed assessment of the facilities available to farmers and arhtiyas in the mandi.
During the inspection, she was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Sh. Satpal Sharma, Kalka SDM Sh. Sanyam Garg, District Food and Supplies Controller Sh. Jatin Mittal, and Secretary, Barwala Market, Surender Singh.
Dr. Misra reviewed the gate pass and biometric systems and cross-checked the weight of wheat sacks, which was found to be satisfactory. She sought detailed information from officials regarding wheat arrivals, procurement, and lifting operations, and also interacted directly with farmers and arhtiyas to obtain feedback.
She also inspected the ‘Atal Canteen’ established for farmers and labourers and assessed the quality of food being served at a nominal price of Rs. 10. Demonstrating a hands-on approach, she dined at the canteen as a regular citizen and made due payment. She appreciated the canteen operators for maintaining good food quality.
Interacting with media persons on the occasion, Dr. Sumita Misra stated that the mandi has so far recorded an arrival of 1.56 lakh quintals of wheat, of which 1.27 lakh quintals have been procured, while 46,700 quintals have already been lifted. She said that both procurement and lifting operations are progressing smoothly.
She further informed that biometric machines have been installed at multiple locations in the mandi to enable farmers and arhtiyas to complete verification conveniently. In addition, several mobile points have been set up for issuing gate passes to avoid overcrowding.
She stated that all necessary amenities are being provided to farmers in the mandi, while directing officials to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to them. She issued clear instructions that payments for procured crops must be credited to farmers’ bank accounts within 72 hours.
She further informed that procurement at the Barwala grain market is being carried out by HAFED and the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation (HSWC). Directing the agencies to expedite the lifting process, she was assured by officials that lifting would exceed 80 percent by next week.
Subsequently, Dr. Sumita Misra who also holds the charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department, conducted a surprise inspection of the Primary Health Centre (PHC) at Batour. She interacted with patients to gather feedback on the healthcare services being provided at the facility.
She examined the doctors’ attendance register and reviewed the daily patient footfall in the OPD. She also inspected the in-house pharmacy and verified the stock of medicines, directing that there should be no shortage of essential medicines at the health centre.
While inspecting the emergency ward, she directed that a separate entry route be provided for patients to ensure ease of access and to avoid inconvenience. She also instructed that a clearly visible signboard be installed to help patients easily locate the emergency ward. She further inspected the General OPD, Ayurvedic OPD, Nursing Station, Labour Room, and Dental OPD, and interacted with patients, doctors, and paramedical staff.