In Bargarh district, despite the official completion of Kharif paddy procurement, over 4 lakh bags of paddy remain stuck at various mandis due to administrative mismanagement. Recent rains have caused the stored paddy to germinate, leading to significant losses for farmers. Although records show the procurement is complete, many farmers haven't received their payments. Additionally, around 5,000 farmers were unable to sell their produce due to token errors and target issues. The delay in lifting paddy by rice millers and lack of proper storage has left farmers worried about potential weight deductions and financial losses. https://www.dharitri.com/bargarh-mandi-crisis-sold-paddy-starts-sprouting-amid-payment-delays/ #creator program