- Paddy purchased from today
Gadchiroli, This time due to untimely rains, the paddy harvesting of many farmers was delayed. At the same time, during this period, the process of starting the paddy procurement center was sometimes closed. As a result of which many farmers of the district are deprived of paddy sale. There is a demand from the government to extend the period of paddy procurement. But till now no decision has been taken by the government.
Due to which the government paddy procurement period of Rabi season ended on 31 January. But still more than 3 lakh quintals of paddy are yet to be procured. Due to which the period of paddy purchase is extended or what will happen to the millions of quintals of paddy that have not been sold after stopping the purchase of paddy? Such a question is being raised.
Millions of quintals of paddy purchased in the last Kharip season are lying in the godown due to non-lifting. Due to which the support price paddy procurement was started in the district with a delay from October 1, 2021. In such a situation, due to the conditions imposed by the government, the farmer class got confused. To sell paddy at the center, it was necessary to register by the end of December. But due to non-registration of many farmers during this period, the online period was extended. Called on the given date after registration.
But due to not having crop survey registration at seven twelve in the starting year, paddy will not be bought at the center. This condition became a headache for the farmers. In such a situation, the farmer was in dilemma due to the untimely rains. At the same time, there was a delay in the harvesting of paddy due to rain. This time January 31 was the last date for the purchase of paddy. So far, 7 lakh 29 thousand 245 quintals of paddy have been procured under Gadchiroli and Aheri regional offices of Tribal Development Corporation. Lakhs of quintals of paddy are yet to be procured as compared to last year.
Paddy sales of 24 thousand 985 farmers so far
So far 24 thousand 985 farmers of the district have sold 7 lakh 29 thousand 245 quintals of paddy on the purchase of government paddy. Last year more than 10 lakh paddy was procured in Kharip season. More than 3 lakh quintals of paddy are yet to be procured as compared to last year. In such a situation, the paddy procurement period ended on Monday.
It was necessary to issue an order for extension before the expiry of the period. But till now no order has been issued in this regard. Due to which the procurement of paddy will start or will it be closed? Such a question has appeared before the farmers.
Lakhs of quintals of paddy with private traders
This year, due to lack of government planning and natural calamity, thousands of farmers were deprived of selling paddy at the support price paddy procurement center. Till now lakhs of quintals of paddy are yet to be sold. In such a situation, what will happen to lakh quintals of paddy due to the end of the paddy procurement period on January 31? Such a question has been created. On the other hand, there is a possibility of the remaining paddy going to private traders.