The collector of the district of NTR, G. Lakshmisha, on Sunday (April 13) promised the farmers that each grain of rice would be acquired for the Rabi 2024-25 season and that there is no need for concern.
He visited the BUND area of the Polavaram channel and inspected the rice fields, observed the moisture content in the grains and inspected the process of loading the shares in trucks and transport to the mills.
The collector said that additional trucks have been organized to transfer all actions to the factories on Monday night. Mr. Lakshmisha Hero a teleconference with civil supplies officials, income, agriculture and other departments and instructions issued to ensure that farmers do not face any problem.
While it is estimated that the district has a total rice production capacity of 1,66,470 metric tons, so far, they have harvested 38,667 metric tons of grains. Of this, the collector said that 9,223 tons, with a value of ₹ 18.81 million rupees, have already acquired the leg of 601 farmers and that the money is deposited in the accounts of the farmers within 24 hours.
The collector said that on average, 900-1,100 metric tons of rice grains are obtained one day through 107 Rytu Seva Kendras (RSK) throughout the district.
The collector said that a special control room is available at the district level and that a farmer can mark the 77020 03571 to obtain help regarding the acquisition of rice.
Published – April 13, 2025 11:08 PM IST