Raipur, Nov. 15 -- Chhattisgarh on Saturday started its annual paddy procurement season under a significantly strengthened digital and administrative framework, with Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasising that transparency, efficiency and timely payments will guide operations across all districts.

The government has issued detailed directions to district authorities to ensure that procurement centres function without disruption and that farmers face no inconvenience during the season.

According to the state government, procurement centres have been fully equipped with essential facilities, while departments have been instructed to maintain strict adherence to timelines for purchasing, weighing, transportation and payment processing. Of...