‘Steps under way to clear paddy procurement dues of ₹1,619 crore’
The Hindu
State releases ₹500 crore as immediate aid; Centre to disburse ₹1,200 crore on June 21
The State government has so far paid ₹1,637 crore to the farmers towards procurement of paddy, according to Civil Supplies Commissioner Kona Sasidhar. Addressing the media on Friday, Mr. Sasidhar said that the government would still have to clear ₹1,619 crore dues to the farmers whose paddy had been procured more than 21 days ago. The amount would be credited directly into the bank accounts of the farmers under the pre-audit system, he said, and added that the payment would be made as soon as the Central government releases the funds.More Related News