Paddy purchase during Rabi season in Telangana is very high as production has exceeded the expectation like never before in the state, said Mr.C.V.Anand, Commissioner, Civil supplies, here today.
More than 25.95 Lakh Metric Tons of paddy has been purchased till now , which is 18.65 LMTs more than the last year Rabi season, the Commissioner said in a release here.
The department also procured record scale with Minimum Support price from the farmers, he said.
According to fresh estimates, till now the production reached 42.44 LMT, exceeding the expectation of 37 LMT.In 2015-16, 7,28,829 metric tons of paddy was purchased from 1,51,950 farmers through 1262 purchase centers in Rabi season.
Special focus by officials, especially by Joint Collectors was set on purchase of paddy and transport from ground level. Mr Anand said there is no shortage of gunny bags as 9.25 crore bags were available.
As per the demand of about one crore bags are already in position at district godowns while another 30 lakh bags required will be given before the allotted bags are used.
All the details of paddy procurement from farmers are entered in the website, and the bills are been cleared.
Amount is transferred online to farmer bank accounts, he added
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