Chhattisgarh to sell surplus paddy procured through e-auction

The cabinet approved the proposal of disposal of this surplus stock of paddy through auctioning process at the cooperative society level, said an official release.

Published on: Feb 26, 2021, 10:33:17 IST

By Ritesh Mishra | Edited by Abhinav Sahay, Raipur

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Chhattisgarh government on Thursday decided to sell surplus paddy procured from the farmers in the Kharif marketing year (KMY) 2020-21 in the state through e-auction. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur, a government press release said.

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel. (File photo)

In the KMY 2020-21, 92 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy was procured at minimum support price (MSP) in the state. The Centre has agreed to accept 24 LMT rice (after custom milling of paddy) in the central pool through Food Corporation of India (FCI) from the state.

“After fulfilling the requirement of 24 LMT quota of rice for the state’s public distribution system (PDS), there remains a surplus stock of 20.5 lakh MT of paddy. The cabinet approved the proposal of disposal of this surplus stock of paddy through auctioning process at the cooperative society level. The Cabinet Sub-committee constituted for paddy procurement and custom milling, will approve the maximum rate to be received for auction,” the release stated.

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The cabinet also ratified the decision of the board of directors of Chhattisgarh State Power Generation Company Ltd (CSPGCL) regarding the complete shut-down of two 120 MW capacity thermal power plants situated in Korba district and authorised the energy department to decide upon usage of the land which will fall vacant after the closure of the two units.

(with PTI inputs )

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More

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