Official machinery well equipped for MSP operations, says Uttam Kumar Reddy
Coordination with rice millers and adequate maintenance of intermediary godowns are also part of the preparation to streamline the process, he siad
Suryapet: Outlining the State government’s comprehensive procurement policy and food security initiatives, Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said the State government had made elaborate arrangements for paddy procurement this season, with an initial allocation of Rs.20,000 crore.
Speaking at the Integrated District Office Complex (IDOC) in Suryapet during Governor Jishnu Dev Varma‘s interaction with district officials, Uttam Kumar Reddy instructed officials to ensure that all procurement centres were well-equipped and staffed to handle the expected volumes, including adequate training for workers, proper storage facilities, and necessary equipment such as tarpaulins and gunny bags.
Coordination with rice millers and adequate maintenance of intermediary godowns are also part of the preparation to streamline the process, he stressed.
