Chandigarh, Sept. 14 -- The Punjab Government has rolled out a five-day intensive campaign to restore grain markets (mandis) damaged by the recent floods to ensure that farmers do not face hurdles during the upcoming paddy procurement season.

The campaign, which started on Sunday, is focused on flood-affected districts where mandis were left waterlogged and choked with silt.

The state government has directed officials to complete restoration work by September 19, ahead of the start of paddy procurement on September 16.

Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said that the drive is aimed at providing a seamless selling experience to farmers.

"The Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government is fully committed to saf...