Punjab procures 52 lakh MT paddy till Oct 23. The state procured 52,09,257 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy till Tuesday evening. Of the total, the government agencies procured 51,55,934 MT of paddy, while 53,323 MT has been procured by private millers. Giving details, an official said Pungrain had procured 17,23,940 tonnes, Markfed 12,25,140 and Punsup 10,50,184.