Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has ordered opening of additional direct paddy procurement centres in districts other than the Cauvery delta, following representations from farmers.
In a statement, Ms. Jayalalithaa said the additional centres would be opened by Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation and cooperative societies. The decision would benefit farmers, who need not travel far to reach these procurement centres, she said.
At present, 61 direct paddy procurement centres are functioning across the State. Paddy is being cultivated over 28.34 lakh acres in districts other than Cauvery delta districts this year.
She said the 1,292 direct paddy procurement centres in the Cauvery delta districts would continue to function.

Source : The Hindu