DO issued for the lifting of about 107 lakh metric tonnes of paddy,
107.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured from the farmers in this Kharif season
Raipur, 10 March 2023
Due to the efficient management of the state government under the leadership of Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel, till now paddy lifting for custom milling is continuing at a fast pace. The lifting of paddy for custom milling is in the final stages. So far, about 105 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been lifted, while DO has been issued for the lifting of about 107 lakh metric tonnes of paddy. This year, 107.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been successfully procured from the farmers at the support price.
It is worth noting that on the initiative of the Chief Minister, on the lines of last year, this year also along with paddy procurement, the lifting of paddy was started directly from procurement centers for custom milling, due to which the state government has seen a significant reduction in transportation expenditure. Along with this, the long process of paddy lifting after procurement of paddy has also been relieved. The state government has procured 107.53 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from more than 23 lakh 42 thousand farmers till January 31, 2023. 22 thousand 67 crore rupees have been paid to the farmers for the purchase of paddy.
