Saturday, January 14, 2012

Paddy procurement in progress in Kalahandi

The Pioneer, Jan 14, 2012
Dharamgarh


Normal paddy procurement process started in 13 blocks of Dharmagarh and Bhawanipatna sub-divisions since December 15, 2011.
From available sources it is ascertained that 8,01,894 quintals of paddy was procured till December 31 through different agencies  against the fixed target of 24,70,580 quintals for the current financial year. Sources said a total of 83 mandis and six sub-centres are functioning.
Meanwhile, the procurement targets fixed by FAX-7,34,420 quintals, FCI-19,830 quintals, MARKFED-45, 120 quintals and LEBY-2,524 quintals have been completed as per information received from the Civil Supplies office of Kalahandi. For unknown reasons, NAFED has not procured paddy though the agency was given a target to procure 22,0,58 mt of paddy during the year.

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