All set to open paddy procurement centres in RR dist

In a move aimed at streamlining the grain procurement process for the Vanakalam (kharif) season, Rangareddy District Collector K Shashanka has instructed officials to ensure that farmers encounter no difficulties at the grain purchase centres. The announcement was made during a meeting held on Thursday at the Integrated District Office. District officials and rice millers were present at the meeting.
Shashanka emphasised the importance of setting up adequate number of paddy purchase centres across the district and providing all necessary facilities for farmers.
He instructed officials to weigh the grain promptly upon its arrival at the centres and to ensure that fine and coarse varieties are properly segregated. Additionally, daily data entry is to be performed, documenting the allocation of fine and coarse varieties to the respective rice mills.
The Collector also stressed the need for an adequate number of porters to assist at the centres and ordered strict supervision at the rice mills to prevent delays in grain movement. He further directed that lorries carrying grain should not be held up and that grain reserves should be imported in a timely manner.
To prevent any operational disruptions, the Collector ordered advance arrangements for sufficient tarpaulins, gunny bags, and paddy cleaners at the centres.  He assured that necessary training would be provided to officials for proper certification of fine and coarse grain types. Infrastructure such as tarpaulins, husk removers, moisture machines, and weighing scales are to be in place to ensure the farmers’ convenience.
The meeting was attended by Additional Collector Pratima Singh, District Civil Supply Officer Srinivas, Civil Supplies District Manager Gopikrishna, District Agriculture Department Officer Narsing Rao, District Marketing Officer Mohammad Riaz, DCO Sudhakar, and other concerned officials.