 | Odisha procures 17 lakh tonne Kharif paddyThe state government has set a tentative target to procure 77 lakh tonne paddy in the 2021-22 KMS which will be around 52 lakh tonne rice. |
 | Rains drench paddy, official apathy rots dreams of Ganjam farmersMany farmers also voiced concerns that delay in procurement will leave them in lurch as officials will soon be preoccupied with the election process. |
 | Odisha BJP seeks Centre intervention in paddy purchase irregularitiesThe delegation urged Goyal to direct the State government to remove the shortcomings pointed out by the Central team and ensure all paddy stock of the farmers is purchased. |
