Paralakhemundi, (Tarini Prasad Panda):Chaired by Collector inchage Munindra Honoga, regarding purchase of procured paddy by government meeting held.Among others MLA Paralakhemundi Er. Rupesh Kumar Panigrahi,ZP President GTRao,Additional District Civil Supply Officer Subhransu Bhoi, ARCS Harihar Seth, Secretary of RMCS Rebatimohan Rout President of district Farmers Committee Suryanarayan Patnaik graced on dias.Last year 15,560 farmers registered & from 15,491 farmers 68,776,524 matric ton of paddy of ₹ 158,18,60052 purchased; where input subsidy of ₹55,02,12,192 given.Last year @ ₹2300 cost of paddy per quintal decided & this year increased to ₹2369. From 4 blocks through 47 packs from 15,616 farmers 56,112000 matric ton will be purchased.All arrangements made for smooth collection, where 7 check points & cctv cameras,too,fixed, said Supply department Officer.
