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Chhattisgarh Rice Procurement Dispute Escalates

Chhattisgarh Rice Procurement Dispute Escalates
Rice procurement controversy deepens in Chhattisgarh as rodent loss claims ignite political showdown · thestatesman.com

In Chhattisgarh, there's a big argument about rice.

Farmers and the Congress party say that a lot of rice is going missing or getting ruined in storage, and they think the government isn't being fair.

They say the government is making it hard for farmers to sell their rice and that some rice has been lost because of mice and other problems.

The government says they're looking into the problem and that they're doing a good job overall.

They say they've used new technology to reduce losses.

The farmers are upset and might protest if things don't get better.

Both sides are blaming each other, and it's a big deal in the state's politics.

Key facts

State
Chhattisgarh
Controversy
Rice procurement and storage losses
Alleged Loss
Rs 9 crore in Raigarh, Rs 7 crore in Kabirdham
Opposition Claims
Administrative inefficiencies, arbitrary procurement limits
Government Response
Examining concerns, reassessing procurement limits
BJP's Defense
AI-based monitoring, GPS tracking, overall wastage decline
Procurement Figures
104 lakh metric tonnes, Rs 23,000 crore disbursed
Opposition Leader
Umesh Patel (Congress MLA)

Quotes

Krushna Chandra Patra

Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister of Odisha

“We held detailed discussions with the millers and agreed to their request for three months’ custody maintenance. Necessary orders have already been issued.”
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Suresh Bariha

Farmer leader of Bargarh

“With steady lifting, prompt payments and responsive governance, Odisha’s paddy procurement drive is now back on track, reflecting minister Krushna Chandra Patra’s resolve to deliver an efficient, farmer-centric procurement system statewide.”
deccanchronicle.com

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