Paddy farmers facing hardships due to procurement issues: Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy criticized the Telangana government's handling of paddy procurement, claiming it has caused significant difficulties for farmers. He highlighted that many announced procurement centers are not operational and that logistical issues are leading to distress sales. Reddy also pointed out the diversion of quality rice to other states and questioned the government's failure to meet procurement targets.
- ▪The Telangana government has failed to manage paddy procurement effectively, leading to hardships for farmers.
- ▪Only 7,180 out of the 8,775 announced procurement centers are functioning.
- ▪Farmers are experiencing distress sales due to delays, with prices dropping below the minimum support price.
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Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy on Saturday alleged that the Telangana government has repeatedly failed to manage paddy procurement, causing hardship to farmers. He claimed such issues were not being reported in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh or several other States.Addressing a press conference at the BJP State office, he claimed that although the State government had announced 8,775 procurement centres, only 7,180 were functioning on the ground.He accused the government of failing to ensure adequate supply of gunny bags, transportation and storage facilities, forcing farmers to wait weeks for approvals to sell their produce. Due to delays in procurement and logistical arrangements, farmers were reportedly forced to remain in market yards for 20 to 40 days.Mr.
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