Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Minister Reviews Rabi Paddy Procurement, Emphasizes Expediting
The Food Supplies Minister reviewed the Rabi paddy procurement.
About 6.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy were bought from 88,000 farmers.
The government has paid around ₹1,566 crore to farmers for their crops.
The minister wants to speed up the process and protect farmers' produce.
He also plans to update warehouses and make it easier for farmers to complain.
New buildings are also being built for the corporation.
Food Supplies Minister reviewed Rabi paddy procurement operations.
6.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procured from about 88,000 farmers.
Government disbursed around ₹1,566 crore towards minimum support price and input assistance.
Minister directed officials to ensure protection of farmers' produce.
Plans announced to modernize and expand 214 warehouses.
- Who
- Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra, farmers, and officials of State Food Supply Corporation.
- What
- A review of the state's Rabi paddy procurement operations.
- When
- The review occurred on Thursday, during the Rabi season.
- Where
- The review was for the state of Orissa.
- Why
- To ensure efficient procurement and protect farmers' interests.
- Paddy Procured
- 6.06 lakh metric tonnes
- Farmers Involved
- 88,000
- Funds Disbursed
- ₹1,566 crore
- State
- Orissa
