Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Wanaparthy Paddy Allocation Tied to Millers’ Bank Guarantees
Paddy procurement is expected to start soon in Wanaparthy district.
Paddy is grain that can be milled into rice.
The district’s Additional Collector, Vinod Kumar, said millers must provide bank guarantees to receive paddy.
There are 43 rice mills on the district’s non-defaulter list.
Millers also said grain unloading at godowns was delayed and raised concerns about milling charges.
Kumar said officials would look into these issues.
He asked officials and millers to work together so the season’s work can go smoothly.
Paddy procurement for the Kharif 2026–27 season is set to begin in Wanaparthy district.
Additional Collector Vinod Kumar said paddy would be allocated only to millers who submit required bank guarantees.
The district has 43 rice mills on the non-defaulter list, which are eligible to receive allocations if they meet the guarantee requirement.
Millers raised concerns about delays unloading grain at godowns and milling charges.
Kumar said officials would examine the concerns and urged officials and millers to coordinate to complete the season’s operations smoothly.
- Who
- Additional Collector Vinod Kumar, rice millers and district officials.
- What
- Paddy allocations will be limited to eligible millers who submit bank guarantees.
- When
- The announcement was made on Tuesday, ahead of Kharif 2026–27 procurement.
- Where
- Wanaparthy district.
- Why
- To ensure paddy allocations follow regulations and support smooth season operations.
- District
- Wanaparthy
- Procurement season
- Kharif 2026–27
- Rice mills on non-defaulter list
- 43
- Allocation requirement
- Millers must submit bank guarantees in accordance with regulations.
- Issues raised by millers
- Delays unloading grain at godowns and concerns about milling charges.
- Official
- Additional Collector (revenue) Vinod Kumar