Reviewing the paddy purchase arrangements for the 2020-21 Kharif season, chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat approved the target of purchasing 10 lakh metric tonnes of rice through 242 purchase centres. Directing officials concerned to make all the necessary arrangements, he also approved the price of Rs 1,888 per quintal for grade A rice and Rs 1,868 per quintal for average quality rice for this year. Arrangements for purchasing the produce from October 1 should be completed on time, he directed.
Food secretary Sushil Kumar informed that paddy was sown in 2,50,000 hectare area this year considering which a target of 10 lakh metric tonnes produce has been set.The number of purchase centres has been increased this year for the convenience of farmers considering the Covid-19 pandemic.