Bhubaneswar: A close watch is being maintained on vehicles from outside Odisha during the paddy procurement to ensure that paddy from outside the state is not brought and sold in the State.
This system has been tightened especially in the border areas of the state, it was officially stated here.
For this purpose, 217 enforcement teams have been deployed in all the districts of the state. These team work as per the requirement and prompt action is being taken on complaints related to paddy vehicles from outside the state.
The team is keeping a close watch on vehicles, especially those carrying paddy from the border states.
Teams have been empowered to take immediate action and seize the vehicle if there is any complaint of irregularity.
The district collectors of the concerned districts have issued strict instructions in this regard and have deployed teams as per the requirement.
District Civil Supply Officers are also providing all support in this regard.
Notably, Kharif season paddy procurement is underway in the state and the State government has taken various steps to bring transparency in the paddy procurement process.
Massive awareness is being created so that registered farmers can sell their paddy at the government level.
