Minister pays surprise visit to paddy procurement centres in Kumbakonam
Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth conducted surprise inspections of paddy procurement centers in Kumbakonam to address storage and infrastructure issues. He ordered the creation of additional storage facilities to prevent grain loss during the upcoming season.
Why it matters
Effective government oversight of food procurement is critical for food security and supporting farmers' livelihoods.
Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare R. Vinoth inspected paddy procurement and storage facilities in the Kumbakonam municipality zone on Sunday. He directed the officials to open an additional open-air storage facility at Krishnapuram and take steps to prevent grain loss during the ongoing procurement season.
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