Odisha accelerates farmer registration for kharif paddy procurement

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 1 -- The Odisha Government has initiated the registration process for farmers to participate in the Kharif season paddy procurement, ensuring that no eligible farmer faces difficulties during the procurement period.

According to official sources, the registration process began on July 19 and will continue until August 20. As of today, 3,95,949 farmers have already registered, compared to 3,87,104 registrations on the same date last year.

Registration is actively being carried out at the nearest Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), Large Area Multi-Purpose Cooperative Societies (LAMPS), Women Self-Help Groups (WSHGs), and Pani Panchayats.

Although the registration began five days later than last year, offic...