All Paddy From Farmers Will Be Bought: Komatireddy
Minister assures full procurement and strict action against negligence amid rain forecasts.
Nalgonda: Roads and buildings minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy on Monday assured that the government would procure every grain of paddy and all the cotton produced by farmers in the district, without leaving a single bundle unpurchased.
Holding a review meeting on ongoing paddy and cotton procurement at the Integrated District Offices Complex (IDOC) in Bhongir, the minister sought detailed updates from officials on the quantity of paddy procured so far. He directed them to ensure that paddy brought by farmers is weighed, covered, and transported to mills immediately, especially in view of the continuous rainfall.
He said farmers need not worry as the government will purchase all paddy that meets the prescribed moisture standards. He cautioned that any negligence by officials in paddy procurement would not be tolerated and instructed them to handle loading and transport in two shifts daily to prevent stock accumulation at procurement centres. He added that the government had supplied tarpaulin covers to protect paddy from rain and advised farmers to keep them ready. With forecasts indicating more rainfall over the next few days, he urged farmers to take necessary precautions to safeguard their produce.
The meeting was attended by Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Government Whip and Alair MLA Bheerla Ilaiah, district collector Hanumantha Rao, DCP Akshansh Yadav, additional collectors Veera Reddy (revenue) and Bhaskar Rao (local bodies), ACP Rahul Reddy, and other district officials.
