Bhubaneswar, Feb. 27 -- During a review of paddy procurement process and public distribution system in Odisha, Union Public Food and Public Distribution Secretary Sanjeev Chopra assured complete support to the State in ensuring the paddy-laden vehicles reach the mills directly form mandis.

Chopra, who arrived in Bhubaneswar today, interacted with senior officials on various issues pertaining to the State's interests. The meeting, held at the Lok Seva Bhawan, was chaired by Odisha's Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja.

Principal Secretary of the FS&CW Department, Sanjay Kumar Singh provided insights into the steps taken for paddy procurement and the public distribution system. He highlighted that 91 per cent of the beneficiaries under the Nation...