Rabi paddy procurement has commenced in Odisha across 20 districts following a review by the Chief Secretary. A total of 3,75,556 farmers have registered for this season, with the procurement deadline set for June 30. To ensure transparency and safety, 24-hour CCTV surveillance will be active at mandis, and 2,472 nodal officers have been appointed for supervision. Measures like providing tarpaulins to protect crops from early monsoon rains and facilities for farmers at mandis have been mandated. https://otvkhabar.in/odisha/odisha-begins-rabi-paddy-procurement-375-lakh-farmers-registered-11832801 #creator program