Odisha’s kharif paddy procurement process has gained significant momentum following the resolution of issues raised by rice millers.

Procurement has commenced in districts such as Sambalpur, Bargarh, Subarnapur, Kalahandi, Nuapada, and Bolangir, with other districts expected to follow soon, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra said on Friday.

Sambalpur district has recorded the highest paddy purchase so far, leading the state in the ongoing drive. Minister Patra stated that the government has addressed several demands of millers, including an increase in custodian charges due to prolonged storage of paddy in godowns. Discussions are underway regarding milling charge hikes, while some other demands are under consideration by the Chief Minister.

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