The BJP and other opposition leaders on Thursday raised the issue of custom milling and paddy decay in the procurement centres through an adjournment motion in the Chhattisgarh Assembly. The Chair's rejection of the motion led to commotion and adjournment for five minutes.
Raising the issue, BJP's Narayan Chandel said in the current fiscal year 92 lakh tonnes of paddy was procured from farmers. There was delay in transportation and custom milling.
If adequate custom milling is not done, then losses will be higher than last year. The whole economy of the state relies on paddy and the farmers.
BJP's Saurabh Singh said even after record procurement, this year there will be record damage of paddy. Former Chief Minister Dr Raman Singh sought a White Paper.
Dharamjeet Singh (JCC-J) said paddy is lying without cover in Mungeli district. Keshav Chandra (BSP) said paddy has not been lifted even after 72 days in violation of rules.