KTR demands White Paper on crop-wise procurement this Rabi season
K.T. Rama Rao, the working president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi, has called for a White Paper on the procurement of Rabi crops, highlighting that only 35% of paddy has been procured despite government claims. He expressed concern over the deaths of farmers at procurement centers due to delays and adverse conditions. Rao criticized the government for its handling of the procurement process and demanded compensation for the families of deceased farmers.
- ▪K.T. Rama Rao has demanded a White Paper on Rabi crop procurement from the State Government.
- ▪Only 35% of the total paddy produced has been procured so far this year.
- ▪Over 10 farmers have died at procurement centers due to delays and adverse conditions.
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hyderabadWorking president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) K.T. Rama Rao has demanded that the State Government publish a White Paper on the procurement of all Rabi crops so far this year stating that not even 35% of the total paddy produced has been procured by now, despite the claims of 80% purchase by the Chief Minister and 50% by the Civil Supplies Minister.“We were expecting that the government would review the paddy procurement status and the deaths of farmers at procurement centres due to delays,“ Mr. Rama Rao said, addressing a press conference here on Friday. He explained that over 10 farmers have died so far on the heaps of the produce due to heatwave conditions, heart attack and distress.Giving details, he stated that Md.
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