23% More Paddy Procured Than Last Year In Kharif Marketing Season: Centre
Sudhanshu Pandey stated there may be 28 according to cent build up in paddy procurement centres. (Report)
New Delhi:
A complete of 23 according to cent extra paddy has been procured thus far than final yr all over Kharif advertising and marketing season, Sudhanshu Pandey, Secretary, Meals and Public Distribution Division stated on Wednesday.
Addressing a press convention, Mr Pandey stated, “The Kharif advertising and marketing season began this time from September 26. Thus far 23 according to cent extra paddy has been procured than final yr. Ultimate yr, the whole acquire was once 627 lakh metric lots, which may well be 738 lakh metric lots this yr.”
Mr Pandey stated there may be 28 according to cent build up in paddy procurement centres with the outlet of 39,130 centres.
“If we communicate in regards to the procurement centres, final yr, there have been 30,549 centres and there was an build up of 28 according to cent in paddy procurement centres. There are 39,130 centres this yr for the procurement in order that farmers would not have to shuttle a lot,” he stated.
Divulging additional he stated, this yr round Rs 1.40 lakh crore might be transferred to farmers in Kharif advertising and marketing season which is a rise of 21 according to cent from final yr.
“Ultimate yr Rs 1.15 lakh crore was once transferred to farmers all over the season and this yr it’s anticipated to be approx Rs 1.40 lakh crore. It is a rise of 21 according to cent over final yr’s switch,” he stated.
