Tag: Paddy Procurement

Fed up with ‘katni chatni’, Khordha farmers stage all- night protest in chilling weather conditions
Fed up with ‘katni chatni’, Khordha farmers stage all- night protest in chilling weather conditions

The agitated farmers had to freeze the whole night as they sat in protest in front of the mandi in their village. They accused the millers and society secretary of deducting 4-5 kilos of paddy per quintal.

  • Sunday, 14 January 2024
Nayagarh farmers up in arms over ‘katni chatni’ in paddy procurement, warn mass agitation
Nayagarh farmers up in arms over ‘katni chatni’ in paddy procurement, warn mass agitation

The protesting farmers alleged that ‘katni chatni’ has broken their financial backbone. They added that the illegal practice has come as a double whammy for them as many of them are reeling under crop loss and debts.

  • Sunday, 07 January 2024
BJD MLA Arun Sahoo left squirming as farmers fume over 'Katni Chhatni' 
BJD MLA Arun Sahoo left squirming as farmers fume over 'Katni Chhatni' 

No sooner was a paddy procurement centre opened in Nayagarh than the issue of ‘katni chhatni’ (weight reduction in per quintal of paddy) raised the heat in Nayagarh on Wednesday. 

  • Wednesday, 27 December 2023
BJD collecting Rs 1000 cr from paddy procurement by exploiting farmers: BJP 
BJD collecting Rs 1000 cr from paddy procurement by exploiting farmers: BJP 

The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha is collecting Rs 1000 crore a year from paddy procurement, alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Manoj Mahapatra on Tuesday. 

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
Odisha Guv lends ear to farmers’ problems in Sambalpur, assures relief 
Odisha Guv lends ear to farmers’ problems in Sambalpur, assures relief 

During his Sambalpur visit, Governor Raghubar Das on Monday met farmers at Parmanpur village. For the first time, they found any Governor amidst them and hence they didn’t let the opportunity slip. 

  • Monday, 25 December 2023
Odisha Congress' to launch month-long ‘Mandi Chala Abhiyan’ 
Odisha Congress to launch month-long ‘Mandi Chala Abhiyan’ 

The Kisan Congress demanded a legal guarantee for the MSP, a hike in paddy MSP to Rs 2,930, waiver of agriculture loans and Rs 25,000 compensation to farmers for the crop damage due to the recent low pressure-induced rains.

  • Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Odisha farmers continue to suffer as state govt yet to resolve mandi issue
Odisha farmers continue to suffer as state govt yet to resolve mandi issue

The state units of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress on Sunday launched a fierce attack on the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) ruling dispensation over the delay in the opening of the mandis.

  • Sunday, 05 November 2023
Monsoon advancement, snail-pace paddy procurement leave Odisha farmers in lurch
With Monsoon approaching, snail-pace paddy procurement leaves Odisha farmers in lurch

The advancement of the Monsoon and the delay in the procurement process have left farmers across the state in lurch.

  • Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Paddy procurement in Odisha
Farmers oppose new norms in paddy procurement; Opposition slams Odisha govt

Amidst the protest, the State Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department claimed that new amendments in the P-PAS will help farmers and Societies to manage day-to-day paddy procurement operations in ‘mandis’.

  • Wednesday, 10 May 2023
Boudh farmer's death over 'paddy procurement woes' rocks Odisha Assembly 
Boudh farmer's death over 'paddy procurement woes' rocks Odisha Assembly 

Dharini had been under severe mental stress. Unable to cope with the situation, he collapsed in the mandi itself. Though he was rushed to nearby Baunsuni government hospital, the doctors there declared him received dead.

  • Friday, 24 February 2023
FARMERS SAY HALLA BOL AGAINST ODISHA GOVT
Odisha Farmers Say Halla Bol Against Govt Alleging Illegal Practices At Paddy Mandis

Thousands of farmers across several districts of Odisha took to streets on Thursday and threw paddy on the roads as a mark of protest against katni chhatni in paddy procurement.

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  • Thursday, 19 January 2023
Farmers spill paddy on roads as katni chatni protests rage across Odisha
Farmers spill paddy on roads as katni chatni protests rage across Odisha

Massive protests were seen by aggrieved farmers in Khordha, Jagatsinghpur, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Keonjhar districts.

  • Thursday, 19 January 2023
Farmers scuffle with cops during 'paddy procurement irregularities' protest, many detained
Farmers scuffle with cops during 'paddy procurement irregularities' protest, many detained

A group of farmers defied security guards and stormed towards the CM’s residence and tried to stage a demonstration, but were stopped by security personnel.

  • Monday, 09 January 2023
BJP to launch Mandi Chala Abhiyan
BJP to launch Mandi Chala Abhiyan over paddy procurement lapses in Odisha

Concerned over inordinate delay by the Odisha government to open paddy procurement centres across the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced to launch Mandi Chala Abhiyan.

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  • Monday, 19 December 2022
Love for ‘Idli’, ‘Dosa’ in Andhra Pradesh comes as a boon for Bargarh farmers 
Love for ‘Idli’, ‘Dosa’ in Andhra Pradesh comes as a boon for Bargarh farmers 

he traders from the other side of the State are procuring the paddy from them, even paying higher than the price they would have fetched from the government. 

  • Thursday, 16 June 2022
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