Bhubaneswar: the Odisha government has stepped up the paddy procurement process which is in full swing for the kharif marketing season in five districts of the state.
Paddy procurement is at present underway in Bargarh, Nuapada, Sambalpur, Kalahandi and Balangir districts.
The procurement of paddy will start in other districts in due course in a phased manner. For this, extensive preparations are underway in the respective districts. Apart from this, the registered farmers are being given related information and tokens are being issued, official sources said on Wednesday.
Of the 803 mandis in these five districts, 197 are in Bargarh district, 78 in Nuapada, 129 in Sambalpur, 223 in Kalahandi and 176 in Balangir district.
Nodal officers appointed in each mandi are closely monitoring the paddy procurement process and checking the procurement process. In addition, minimum facilities are being provided in the mandis for the farmers.
The officials concerned are keeping a vigil as the government has taken steps to credit the MSP to the farmers’ account within 48 hours of paddy procurement. The Civil Supply Department is taking extensive steps and taking prompt action in this regard. It may be noted that the state government is taking various useful steps for the all-round development of the farmers.
