This year more than 107 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured from the farmers.
Raipur, 13 February 2023
After procuring paddy from farmers in the state at support price, now millers are rapidly lifting paddy for custom milling. So far, more than 98 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been lifted, while DO has been issued for lifting of 103 lakh metric tonnes of paddy. Paddy harvesting is going on continuously under the guidance of the district administration. This year more than 107 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured from the farmers of the state.
It is noteworthy that on the lines of last year, on the initiative of Chief Minister Bhupesh, this year also along with paddy procurement, the lifting of paddy was started from the procurement centers for custom milling, due to which the state government has got a significant reduction in the transportation expenditure. . Along with this, the long process of paddy lifting after procurement of paddy has also been relieved. Till January 31, 2023, 107.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured by the state government from more than 23 lakh 82 thousand farmers. 22 thousand 67 crore has been released by Markfed to Apex Bank under the bank linking arrangement for payment of paddy to the farmers. Out of the total paddy procured so far of 107.53 lakh metric tonnes, DO has been issued for lifting of more than 103 lakh metric tonnes of paddy for custom milling, against which more than 98 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been lifted by the millers.
