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Hans India
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Hans India
Collector Santosh Urges Swift Paddy Transport and Protection Measures Amid Rain Forecast in Gadwal
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh has directed officials to ensure that procured paddy is immediately transported to rice mills and adequately protected with tarpaulins to prevent damage from potential rainfall. On Thursday, the District Collector, along with Additional Collector Narsinga Rao, inspected the paddy procurement centers being run under the supervision of the IKP at Chenugonipalli and Guntipalli villages in Gadwal Mandal. During the inspection, the Collector reviewed key aspects of the procurement process including moisture levels in the grain, lorry loading operations, and data entry in the OPMS (Online Procurement Management System). Noting the possibility of unseasonal rains, he instructed officials to expedite the procurement process to avoid grain spoilage. He emphasized that once the moisture content in the paddy reaches 17%, it should be promptly bagged, loaded onto lorries, and sent to the mills without delay. Until transportation is arranged, the bags must be securely covered with tarpaulins to protect them from rain. The Collector also stressed the importance of accurate and timely data entry in OPMS and maintaining proper records. He instructed officials to ensure there is no shortage of gunny bags or lorries at the procurement centers. Adequate labor should be arranged to avoid delays in transportation, and enough tarpaulins should be kept ready to handle any unexpected rainfall. He further directed that once the truck is loaded, data entry should be done in OPMS without delay, and farmers should receive their payments immediately to avoid inconvenience. During the visit, the Collector interacted with farmers and inquired about the facilities being provided at the centers. Farmers shared their feedback and experiences directly with the Collector. Also present at the event were District Civil Supplies Manager Vimala, Additional DRDO Narsimhulu, Mandal Agriculture Officers, APMs, farmers, and other officials.
Hans India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Telangana Government Ensures Smooth and Record-Breaking Paddy Procurement: Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy
Gadwal: Telangana State Civil Supplies Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy emphasized that the paddy procurement process must be carried out smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that farmers do not face any inconvenience. On Friday, the minister, along with State Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, conducted a video conference with district collectors from Hyderabad to review the ongoing paddy procurement process. During the conference, the minister stressed that procurement should proceed uninterrupted despite the unseasonal rains. He directed officials to ensure the availability of tarpaulins at procurement centers to protect the harvested paddy from moisture damage. He further instructed that all required logistical and infrastructure arrangements be made to transport the procured paddy promptly to rice mills. The minister also insisted that immediate payment be made to farmers for the procured paddy, and urged district collectors to monitor field-level operations closely. District Collector BM Santhosh Updates Progress Jogulamba Gadwal District Collector B.M. Santhosh provided an update during the meeting, stating that the procurement process is being conducted smoothly and transparently without any irregularities. He estimated that a record-breaking 1.38 lakh metric tonnes of paddy is expected from the district this season. So far, 50,000 metric tonnes have already been procured, and payments have been credited directly to farmers' bank accounts without delay. An additional 88,000 metric tonnes remain to be collected. He compared this year's figures with the previous year, when only 2,109 metric tonnes of paddy were procured in the district by May 15, 2024, and Rs. 5.65 crore was paid to farmers. In contrast, this year, as of May 15, 2025, 50,834 metric tonnes have been procured, and Rs. 55.89 lakh has already been disbursed to the farmers. Collector Santhosh highlighted that the influx of paddy at procurement centers indicates a massive 2,500% increase in procurement compared to the previous year. He assured that the government is committed to purchasing every single grain of paddy brought by farmers. Officials Participating in the Video Conference The video conference was attended by District Additional Collectors Lakshminarayana and Narsing Rao, District Civil Supplies Manager Vimala, District Cooperative Officer Srinivas, District Marketing Officer Pushpamma, Agriculture Officer Sakriya Naik, and several other key officials. This comprehensive initiative underscores the Telangana government's commitment to supporting farmers by ensuring a smooth procurement process, timely payments, and strong logistical support amidst challenging weather conditions.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Smooth Paddy Procurement Ensured in Maldakal: Collector B..M. Santosh
Gadwal: District Collector B.M. Santosh has directed officials to ensure a smooth, transparent, and farmer-friendly paddy procurement process across the district. On Tuesday, he inspected the paddy procurement center at Maldakal mandal, which is being operated by the local Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society. He was accompanied by Additional Collector Lakshmi Narayana. During the visit, the Collector reviewed the expected paddy arrivals at the center and closely examined procurement records and the online entry process through the OPMS (Online Procurement Management System) app. He instructed staff to maintain complete and accurate records in the registers and to ensure real-time online data entry so that payments can be made promptly to farmers. The Collector personally assessed the drying paddy and used a digital moisture meter to test moisture levels. He directed staff to procure paddy only if the moisture content is at or below 17%, after which it should be weighed and purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). He emphasized that the procured paddy should be transported to the rice mills without delay. Highlighting the government's farmer support efforts, the Collector announced that fine variety paddy will be purchased at a total price of Rs. 2,820 per quintal, which includes an MSP of Rs. 2,320 and a bonus of Rs. 500. He instructed officials to display this information clearly at each center. To ensure smooth operations, the Collector mandated that every procurement center be equipped with paddy cleaners, gunny bags, tarpaulins, and drinking water facilities. He also emphasized the need for well-organized transport arrangements to move the procured paddy to rice mills quickly. 'Our aim is to ensure the entire procurement process runs seamlessly and meets the targeted goals,' the Collector said, urging officials and center staff to coordinate effectively. District Civil Supplies Officer Swami Kumar, Mandal Agriculture Officer Raj Shekhar, PACS Chairman Kiran, along with other officials and farmers, were present during the inspection.
