Kerala govt. considers processing centres under Supplyco to end millers’ monopoly in paddy procurement: Food and Civil Supplies Minister
The Kerala government is planning to establish state-run paddy procurement and processing centers to reduce dependence on private millers. This move follows complaints of unfair weight deductions and exploitation of farmers by private entities.
Why it matters
It addresses systemic issues in agricultural supply chains and government efforts to protect farmer income from private sector exploitation.
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announced in the State Legislative Assembly on Monday that the government will evaluate the feasibility of establishing its own modernised, centralised procurement and processing centres under Supplyco to end the absolute reliance on private millers and shield farmers from exploitation in paddy procurement.
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