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Haryana writes to GoI for additional paddy storage space
60 lakh metric tons of paddy are expected to be procured
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, September 24, 2024 – In Haryana, all preparations have been completed by the concerned departments and procurement agencies for the smooth purchase and storage of paddy.
However, taking a step further to ensure that state procurement agencies and millers do not face difficulties due to a shortage of space after paddy procurement, the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department has written a letter to the Government of India urging for additional storage.
Sharing more details in this regard an official spokesperson said that in the letter written to the Government of India, the Department has mentioned that during KMS 2024-25, state procurement agencies are expected to procure around 60 lakh metric tons of paddy, out of which 40 lakh metric tons of rice is to be produced and delivered to the Food Corporation of India by the March 15, 2025, as set by the Government of India. Therefore, to prevent any issues related to storage, the availability of additional storage should be ensured, so that the state's farmers and milllers do not face any inconvenience.