CM Chouhan reviews arrangements made for crop purchase in State
| Date :11-Oct-2020 |
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressing the meeting at Mantralaya on Saturday.
Staff Reporter :
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the arrangements being made in connection with the purchase of paddy and other crops in State. Agriculture and Food Department was directed to make necessary arrangements for procurement as per the convenience of farmers during the meeting. The process of registration for sale of Kharif crops by farmers in the State is in progress. It was informed in the meeting that detailed instructions are being issued regarding procurement of paddy in the State.
Special arrangements will be made in paddy producing districts. Detailed discussion on purchase of paddy, payment of funds to farmers and storage of procured paddy was held in the meeting. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed to begin procurement soon in view of the arrival of more paddy, jowar and bajra in mandis of the State than previous year.
According to the dates fixed earlier, the paddy should be purchased before date of its procurement on November 25 and jowar and bajra should be purchased before November 15. He said that it should be ensured that farmers do not face any problem during procurement. He directed that 600 more centres should be opened during Kharif procurement so that farmers can sell produce at support price without any hassles.