District magistrates told to initiate more centres
The Commissioner of Civil Supplies has informed that orders have been issued to all district magistrates to initiate as many paddy procurement centres as possible with provision of basic amenities to the farmers and also ensure online payment within 48 hours from April 1 onwards.
All the transport vehicles would be equipped with GPS systems on all stage one and stage two procurement vehicles from April 1 onwards. Reviewing the procurement for Rabi with all the depot managers of the Civil Supplies Corporation here on Tuesday, the Commissioner pointed out that the pilot scheme to provide online payment system was started during the kharif across the State and 10 per cent of the farmers benefited, a press release said.
Source : The Hindu
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