In Punjab, nearly 98 percent of wheat out of total arrival so far has been procured in all the mandis across the state despite the challenge of Covid-19 restrictions.<br />'' <br />'' Disclosing this at Chandigarh today, Additional Chief Secretary, Viswajeet Khanna said that 85.28 lakh metric tonnes of wheat has been procured out of 86.90 lakh metric tonnes  arrived so far in mandis .<br />'' <br />'' He expressed satisfaction over the procurement of nearly 65 percent out of estimated 135 lakh metric tonnes within a period of just 18 days from April 15 during this difficult phase.<br />'' <br />'' He further pointed out that amongst all the districts, Sangrur tops in arrival of 8.16 lakh metric tonnes, which is almost 10 percent of the total state's arrival.<br />'' <br />'' Mr Khanna stated that though it has marginally affected its pace amid Covid-19 as compare to last season but the tempo of wheat arrival has been still maintained through pass system coupled with strict compliance of health protocol to ensure smooth and hassle free procurement on one hand and safety and well being of all stakeholders on the other hand.<br />'' <br />''Khanna complimented the concerted efforts of all stakeholders especially the farmers to avoid crowd and congestion in the purchase centres thereby strictly adhering to the health protocol.<br />