The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is reportedly reluctant to lift rice from Odisha, causing a major disruption in the procurement process. Bargarh district is worst hit with only 13% rice deposit, forcing farmers to transport grain to Andhra Pradesh. Despite a surplus of Kharif paddy, slow lifting by FCI has stalled Ravi crop procurement. State Food Supplies Minister Krushna Chandra Patra is expected to address the issue during his Sambalpur visit. https://sambad.in/state/fci-will-not-take-odisha-rice-12049213 #creator program