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In a major relief to farmers, the Odisha government has announced that it will continue procuring paddy from all token holders even though the official procurement deadline has ended. However, to be eligible, farmers who have not yet sold their paddy must undergo an iris (eye) scan, Agriculture Minister Krushna Chandra Patra confirmed.
The minister stated that completing the eye scan process today will ensure that farmers are included in the extended procurement schedule. "No farmer's token will lapse. Every farmer's paddy will be procured," he assured.
"The deadline for paddy procurement has ended today. But, the farmers who c...