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Agriculture
Odisha Elevates Paddy Procurement Amid FCI Rice Lifting Dispute with Centre
✍️ Kalinga TV
🗓 12 Aug 2026, 09:58 AM
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The Odisha government has announced an increase in paddy procurement to address rising concerns over the Food Corporation of India’s (FCI) rice lifting operations, sparking a debate with the central government.
Odisha's government has announced a hike in paddy procurement to address growing concerns over the Food Corporation of India's (FCI) rice lifting operations.
The move aims to secure a steady supply for farmers and stabilize market prices.
The decision comes amid reports that FCI has been lifting rice from state warehouses, leading to shortages in some districts.
Central authorities have expressed reservations about the procurement levels, citing potential impacts on national food security.
Odisha officials maintain that the increase is necessary to support farmers and ensure food availability, while urging the central government to coordinate closely.
The move aims to secure a steady supply for farmers and stabilize market prices.
The decision comes amid reports that FCI has been lifting rice from state warehouses, leading to shortages in some districts.
Central authorities have expressed reservations about the procurement levels, citing potential impacts on national food security.
Odisha officials maintain that the increase is necessary to support farmers and ensure food availability, while urging the central government to coordinate closely.