Bhubaneswar, May 24 -- The Odisha government has initiated comprehensive measures to protect paddy stocks in mandis amid the ongoing Rabi procurement season, following predictions from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) about the onset of pre-monsoon rains in the state.
With several regions already experiencing unseasonal rainfall, the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Department has taken proactive steps to safeguard paddy from weather-related damage.
To ensure smooth continuation of the procurement process and minimize losses, the department has implemented necessary precautions. Officers have been instructed to educate farmers on proper storage of harvested paddy at safe and dry locations.
"Precautionary measures are essential...