Bhubaneswar: In a bid to ensure smooth paddy procurement from farmers and support the rice millers, the Odisha government has approved a twofold increase in rice milling charges in the state.
According to the revised rates, the milling charge for parboiled rice (Ushuna) has been enhanced from Rs 20 to Rs 40 per quintal, while the charge for raw rice (Arua) has been raised from Rs 10 to Rs 20 per quintal.
Officials said the move is expected to provide substantial financial relief to rice millers and strengthen the state’s paddy processing ecosystem. Industry stakeholders have long sought a revision in milling charges in view of rising operational and processing costs.
The increased rates would improve the viability of rice mills and encourage greater efficiency in paddy procurement and processing. The move is also expected to benefit the broader agricultural value chain by ensuring smoother handling of paddy and rice stocks.
The government expressed the hope that the revised milling charges would contribute to the growth of Odisha’s rice milling sector and provide fresh momentum to the paddy processing industry.
