The Statesman, April 10, 2007
Statesman News Service
Bhawanipatna, April 9: Despite government intervention and different policies to stop the exploitation of farmers at the hands of unscrupulous traders, the menace is still continuing in Kalahandi.
Paddy procuring agents were directed by district administration to issue cheques to farmers at the time of sale, so that prompt payment was assured.
However, in spite of such instructions farmers of rural pockets of Kalahandi who sold their paddy during the months of Januay and February are yet to receive their dues. According to report farmers Kshetramani Sahu of Antarla village, Amar Dandia and Bharat Rana of Badpetamal sold their paddy to a rice agent from Kesinga because their village was tagged to this particular agent.
The agent issued cheques of the UCO bank, Kesinga branch to the farmers immediately on sale of paddy. However, when the farmers were unable to draw any from the concerned bank, the account being deficient of funds.
Failing to get the cheques encashed the harassed farmers in a representation to the collector of Kalahandi have sought his intervention into the matter. It was also relayed by local leaders to the revenue and supply minister during his visit to Kalahandi yesterday. He has directed the supply department officials to do the needful.
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