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Time of India
05-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Min reviews rabi paddy procurement
Bhubaneswar: Food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra Thursday conducted a comprehensive review of the state's Rabi paddy procurement operations today, emphasising the need to expedite the process. According to State Food Supply Corporation managing director K. Sudarshan Chakraborty, the current Rabi season saw the procurement of 6.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from around 88,000 farmers. The govt already disbursed around Rs 1,566 crore towards minimum support price and input assistance. During the review meeting, Patra directed officials to ensure adequate protection of farmers' produce at mandis and called for swift action against any reported irregularities in the procurement process. "The govt is committed to safeguarding farmers' interests," said Patra. The minister also announced plans to modernise and expand the capacity of 214 existing warehouses across the state. A grievance redressal mechanism will be strengthened to address farmers' complaints promptly. The review meeting also covered the progress of new corporation building construction projects.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Boost morale of jawans: Patra
Dhenkanal: Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra flagged off Triranga Yatra here at Baji Chowk to thank the Indian armed forces for Operation Sindoor. The operation was India's response to Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack. Dhenkanal MP Rudra Narayan Pany, Parjang MLA Bibhuti Bhusan Pradhan and Kamakshyanagar MLA Satrughan Jena among others took part in the Yatra. They were joined by thousands of people who participated in the Tiranga Yatra. The participants raised patriotic slogans and lauded the bravery of the armed forces. Later, at a brief public meeting, Patra urged the people to boost the confidence of Army jawans and extend support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the fight against terrorism. He came down on Pakistan for promoting cross-border terrorism.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Mahima Gadi block demanded
Dhenkanal: There has been a growing demand for formation of Mahima Gadi block to be carved out of Gondia block. The Mahima Gadi, international headquarters of Mahima Dharma, is located in Joranda gram panchayat. The Mahima Gadi Anchalika Vikas Parishad has sought declaration of Joranda as a Notified Area Council and Mahima Gadi as a block. A memorandum in this regard was submitted to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra, Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari and District Collector Somesh Kumar Upadhyay. Mahima Dharma Babas and local citizens had also apprised the Chief Minister about the need to declare Joranda as NAC. The Parishad said for tehsil and revenue works, people face difficulties to go to Gondia block, which is far away from Joranda. Social worker Shishir Satpathy said the government needs to declare another new block, named Mahima Gadi block, for the convenience of the people. The Chief Minister, during his recent visit, had declared that more funds will be released for the development of Mahima Gadi.
New Indian Express
29-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Ration cards of foreigners to be cancelled: Odisha minister Krushna Chandra Patra
BHUBANESWAR : As the government has started verification of foreign nationals living in the state in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Food Supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra on Monday said most of them have been found to possess ration cards and action is being taken to cancel them. Patra told mediapersons here that a majority of the foreign nationals including Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and a few Myanmarese residing in the state have obtained ration cards by influencing local politicians or adopting other illegal means. This has been confirmed during the ongoing verification. Describing it as a serious matter, the minister said instructions have been issued to department authorities to work in coordination with district administrations to find ration cards in possession of foreign nationals and take prompt action to remove them from the NFSA and SFSS database. He said district administrations have been instructed to intensify the verification drive by collecting information from panchayat representatives, local authorities, community members and elected representatives. Verification of documents including voter ID and Aadhaar card is being carried out rigorously to ensure that only legitimate citizens of the state are part of the food security system. The minister said the state government is taking all necessary steps to ensure that the welfare programmes are exclusively available to legitimate citizens. The state will continue to monitor the situation closely and take steps to maintain the sanctity of public distribution system and other government schemes. Action will be taken against those who have assisted the foreign nationals in obtaining ration cards, Patra said. In a separate interaction with reporters, Panchayati Raj minister Rabi Narayan Naik said the state government has taken action to identify Pakistani nationals living in the state with extended visas or without valid documents following directives from the Union Home Ministry for their deportation. Efforts are also underway to identify Bangladeshi and Myanmar nationals residing in the state without valid visas. Their Aadhaar cards and voter IDs are being verified. He said a list of these individuals will be prepared and sent to the Home department for deportation.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Govt launches drive to cancel ration cards of foreign nationals
1 2 Bhubaneswar: In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack , Odisha govt has asked district collectors to identify foreign nationals who hold ration cards, food supplies and consumer welfare minister Krushna Chandra Patra said on Monday, adding that the names of such beneficiaries will be struck off the list. Patra said the govt decided to act firmly against infiltration in welfare schemes meant exclusively for Indian citizens. "Foreign nationals residing in Odisha have been found to possess ration cards and get subsidised food grains under the public distribution system (PDS). Instructions have been issued to all district collectors to identify and cancel such cards immediately," Patra said. Patra said individuals from countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar illegally obtained ration cards by submitting false documents. "These people got these cards through fraudulent means. The govt views this seriously. Action will be taken against those involved in obtaining benefits through fraudulent means," the minister said. The food supplies and consumer welfare department, in collaboration with district administrations and police, launched a statewide verification drive. Officials have been asked to collect information at the grass-roots level through panchayat representatives, local bodies and community inputs to identify suspected cases. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo "The ration card verification drive is part of the broader initiative to safeguard the integrity of the welfare system, under which beneficiaries get food grains at subsidised rates," Patra said. Verification of identity cards is being carried out rigorously to ensure that only legitimate citizens are part of the system, he added.
