352 centres to procure paddy in Karimnagar

About 4.8 lakh tonnes of crop is expected to arrive since paddy was sowed in 2.52 lakh acres in the district this Kharif

Karimnagar: BC Welfare and Civil Supplies Minister Gangula Kamalakar on Monday said 352 paddy purchasing centres would be established in the district to procure the entire crop.

About 4.8 lakh tonnes of crop is expected to be arrived since paddy was sowed in 2.52 lakh acres in the district in the current Vanakalam season. Assuring to procure each and every grain, he directed to set up a procurement centre in every village and two centres in major villages for the benefit of farmers.

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Kamalakar conducted a preparatory meeting for paddy procurement held with public representatives, officials and rice millers at Collectorate auditorium here on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he said heavy yield is expected since the cultivation area has been enhanced. Farmers, who are happy with Rythu Bandhu, Rythu Bima and Rs 5,000 financial assistance, had cultivated additional crops, he said

“So, officials should make all necessary arrangements at the procurement centres. Besides hamalis, adequate gunny bags and tarpaulins should be made available at centres. There should be a paddy cleaner at every centre,” the Minister instructed.

Besides an officer for every centre, a nodal officer would be deployed for every five centres. Minister said that, the officials and public representatives should work in coordination for two months and continue procurement in a smooth manner without giving any difficulties to farmers.

Minister assured to take steps to deposit money in the bank accounts of farmers within three to four days. Despite hurdles due to Covid-19, a procurement centre was established in every village.

“In united Andhra Pradesh, only 20 lakh tonnes used to be purchased across the State. However, cultivation area has been enhanced with the completion of Kaleshwaram project. Even, parched lands have also been cultivated by farmers,” he said.

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