(a) whether paddy procurement has been delayed in some States; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor, State-wise along with the corrective steps being taken in this regard?
(a) whether paddy procurement has been delayed in some States; and
(b) if so, the details thereof and reasons therefor, State-wise along with the corrective steps being taken in this regard?
A N S W E R
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SADHVI NIRANJAN JYOTI)
(a) and (b): There has been no delay in paddy procurement during KMS 2021-22. As on 09.12.2021, State-wise paddy procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for central pool during KMS 2021-22 is at Annexure-I.
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