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Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Food grain lifting in Odisha on a par with rest of India: Min
1 2 Kendrapada: Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns in Odisha are currently stocked with 71,691 metric tonnes (MT) of raw rice and 380,535 MT of parboiled rice as of July 1, according to Pralhad Joshi, the minister of consumer affairs, food & public distribution, and renewable energy. In response to a query from MP Pradeep Purohit, Joshi said lifting and dispatch of food grains in Odisha are on par with the rest of India. Odisha, known for producing over 90% parboiled rice, primarily supplies this staple to neighbouring states such as Bihar, West Bengal, and Jharkhand. These states fulfill most of their National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) requirements through their own procured rice under the Decentralized Procurement (DCP) mode, leading to variable lifting from FCI on a month-to-month basis. This variability, coupled with operational challenges like floods and railway restrictions due to terminal congestion, affects the overall execution of monthly movement plans. The Union govt is actively working to mitigate these operational constraints to ensure the planned lifting of food grains. Several measures have been implemented to prevent spoilage and wastage of rice stored in FCI godowns. These include adopting scientific storage practices, using adequate dunnage materials such as wooden crates, bamboo mats, and polythene sheets to prevent moisture migration, and providing fumigation covers, nylon ropes, nets, and insecticides to control pests. Also, only covered rail wagons are used for the transit of food grains to avoid damage. To further safeguard the quality of stocks, damage monitoring cells have been established at district, regional, and zonal levels to regularly monitor and reduce damages. In cases of reported negligence, appropriate actions are taken against responsible officials, the minister added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
Hans India
07-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Van Mahotsav celebrated
Jharsuguda: Thedistrict-level Van Mahotsav was celebrated at Bhundupali village under Belpahar forest range. State Revenue and Disaster and Management Minister Suresh Pujari attended as the chief guest and planted saplings. Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit was the keynote speaker. A mobile sapling distribution van, which will provide saplings to people at Rs1 each, was flagged off. The programme was organised under the chairmanship of Belpahar Forest Range Officer Pradeep Kumar Nayak and attended by district forest range officers, forest staff, members of women's organisations, students and local residents.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Members of kendu leaf body meet CM
Bhubaneswar: Officials and members of the Odisha State Kendu Leaf Organisation met Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in Bhubaneswar on Saturday to express gratitude for the state govt's allocation of over Rs 100 crore from the chief minister's welfare fund. The fund aims to support the livelihoods of Kendu leaf pluckers, binders, and seasonal staff across the state through various development and welfare initiatives. Bargarh MP Pradeep Purohit was also in attendance. In his discussions with association members from the 22 districts, the CM reiterated the state govt's commitment to the development and welfare of Kendu leaf workers. The Kendu leaf industry is a crucial source of livelihood for over 9 lakh people in Odisha.
