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Hans India
2 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Expedite lifting of rice, KV urges Centre
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo on Monday urged Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi to expedite the lifting of rice from the State by the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Singh Deo, along with several BJP MPs from Odisha, met the Union minister in New Delhi and discussed the rice procurement target set for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25 and lifting of rice by FCI. Odisha has procured a record quantity of 92,64,235 metric tonnes (MT) of paddy during KMS 2024-25, which is equivalent to 62,62,086 MT of rice, and is the highest ever procurement in the State's history. After the State's consumption, including during both Kharif and Rabi, there will be a surplus of 12 lakh MT of rice, which needs to be lifted by FCI. Additionally, the slow pace of surplus rice lifting by FCI is hampering overall procurement operations.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Punjab seeks Centre's intervention on airport connectivity, rural development funds, ETInfra
Advt Chief Minister flags ₹9,000 crore dues with Union Food Minister By , ETInfra Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Friday met Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi and urged the Centre to enhance air connectivity from Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport As per ANI, Kataria highlighted the need to strengthen both domestic and international flight operations from the airport, citing demand from residents of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and the Union Territory of said the airport functions as a key transit point for the wider northern region and that additional direct international connections would help facilitate business travel, tourism, and regional economic Union Minister assured that the Ministry would consider the suggestions and coordinate with airlines and airport operators to explore connectivity options and passenger service Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann met Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday, seeking the release of the state's pending share under the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and Market Fees, amounting to over ₹9,000 crore.A Punjab government release said Mann raised concerns over the non-allowance of RDF since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2021–22 and reduced allocation of Market Fees since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022– said RDF is intended to support agriculture and rural infrastructure such as roads, storage facilities, and mandi automation. Despite amendments to the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in line with the Department of Food and Public Distribution's guidelines, the dues remain said ₹7,737.27 crore under RDF and ₹1,836.62 crore under Market Fees are pending with the Centre.
Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
RDF, Market Fees: Mann knocks Joshi door for Punjab's share of Rs 9,000 cr, arhtiya commission
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi to intervene and help release state's pending share of over Rs 9,000 crore related to the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and market fees. Mann, who called on Joshi, raised the issue of non-allowance of RDF since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2021-22 and insufficient allowance of market fees since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23. 'The purpose of RDF is to promote agriculture and rural infrastructure, including the development of rural roads, marketing infrastructure, storage facilities in mandis, and automation and mechanization of mandis,' Mann told the minister, as per an official statement. The chief minister said that despite amending the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in accordance with the Department of Food & Public Distribution guidelines, the Punjab's share in RDF has not been released since KMS 2021-22. 'Rs 7,737.27 crore under RDF and Rs 1,836.62 crore under market fees are yet to be released by the Centre. This non-reimbursement has severely impacted the development and maintenance of rural infrastructure and the rural economy in the state,' Mann told the Union minister. He also highlighted the persistent shortage of covered storage space in the state over the past two years. During KMS 2023-24, he said that the shortage of space led to the extension of the delivery period for milled rice up to September 30, 2024. Mann said that this caused concern among millers during the last Kharif season, making them initially reluctant to lift and store paddy, adding that the issue was later resolved with the cooperation of central government. The CM said that for KMS 2024-25, out of 117 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice to be delivered to the Food Corporation of India (FCI), only around 107 LMT had been delivered by June 30, 2025. He said that only 80 LMT of rice has been moved out of the state in the last 12 months. He further said that although FCI had planned to move 14 LMT in June 2025, only 8.5 LMT was actually lifted. The Punjab CM stressed the need for the movement of at least 15 LMT of rice in July 2025 to complete milling by July 31. He said that delays may trigger unrest among millers and hinder paddy procurement for KMS 2025-26. To optimize storage, he urged the Union minister to adopt a proactive approach to identifying, approving, and hiring covered godown. Mann said that a strategy of converting covered godowns of wheat to rice needs to be implemented. This strategy could free up 7 LMT of capacity for rice storage in KMS 2025-?26, he said, adding that this model be adopted nationwide to mitigate space shortages. Raising the issue of 'arhtiya' commission, the chief minister said that the Union government had de-linked the commission from MSP in Kharif season 2020-21, fixing it at Rs 45.88 per quintal for paddy and Rs 46 per quintal for wheat. He said that these rates have remained unchanged, although Punjab Agriculture Marketing Board bylaws stipulate a 2.5% commission on MSP, which translates to 59.72/quintal for the upcoming Kharif season. He urged the Union Minister to revise the commission to prevent hardships for farmers and avert potential unrest in this sensitive border state. After the meeting, Union minister Joshi in a post on X said, '…Discussions related to farmers welfare and food grain procurement were held.' He said that issues revolved around rice procurement from Punjab, optimal use of covered storage godowns and approval of private godowns under the FCI. 'Have directed the department to look at the issues and take necessary actions. The Central Government remains firmly committed to the welfare of Punjab's farmers and to ensuring a transparent, efficient, and farmer-friendly procurement system,' Joshi said.
The Print
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Print
CM Mann urges Union food minister to release Punjab's share of Rs 9,000 crore under RDF, market fees
Mann raised the issue of non-allowance of RDF since Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2021-22 and insufficient allowance of market fees since Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2022-23. During a meeting at Joshi's residence here, the chief minister also requested for quick movement of rice grains from the state to enable space for the current season. New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday sought the intervention of Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi for the release of state's pending share of over Rs 9,000 crore related to the Rural Development Fund (RDF) and market fees. He emphasized that the purpose of RDF is to promote agriculture and rural infrastructure, including the development of rural roads, marketing infrastructure, storage facilities in mandis, and automation and mechanization of mandis. The chief minister said that despite amending the Punjab Rural Development Act, 1987, in accordance with the Department of Food & Public Distribution guidelines, the Punjab's share in RDF has not been released since KMS 2021-22. Mann stated that Rs 7,737.27 crore under RDF and Rs 1,836.62 crore under market fees are yet to be released by the Centre, a Punjab government's statement said. The chief minister noted that this non-reimbursement has severely impacted the development and maintenance of rural infrastructure and the rural economy in the state. He also highlighted the persistent shortage of covered storage space in the state over the past two years. During KMS 2023-24, he said that the shortage of space led to the extension of the delivery period for milled rice up to September 30, 2024. Mann said that this caused concern among millers during the last Kharif season, making them initially reluctant to lift and store paddy, adding that the issue was later resolved with the cooperation of central government. The chief minister said that for KMS 2024-25, out of 117 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of rice to be delivered to the Food Corporation of India (FCI), only around 107 LMT had been delivered by June 30, 2025. Mann said that only 80 LMT of rice has been moved out of the state in the last 12 months. He further said that although FCI had planned to move 14 LMT in June 2025, only 8.5 LMT was actually lifted. The chief minister stressed the need for the movement of at least 15 LMT of rice in July 2025 to complete milling by July 31. He said that delays may trigger unrest among millers and hinder paddy procurement for KMS 2025-26, . To optimize storage, he urged the Union minister to adopt a proactive approach to identifying, approving, and hiring covered godown. Mann said that a strategy of converting covered godowns of wheat to rice needs to be implemented. This strategy could free up 7 LMT of capacity for rice storage in KMS 2025-26, he said, adding that this model be adopted nationwide to mitigate space shortages. Raising the issue of 'arthia' (agent) commission, the chief minister said that the Union government had de-linked the commission from MSP in Kharif season 2020-21. PTI SKC KVK KVK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Assam CM inaugurates India's first Aqua Tech Park
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Hemanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, inaugurated India's first Aqua Tech Park in Sonapur, Assam, with an aim to boost fish production. Additionally, this will help in generating earning opportunities in the state of Assam. 'India's first Aqua Tech Park inaugurated in Sonapur, Assam. Dedicated the Aqua Tech Park,a first of its kind in India which will greatly boost fish production and provide ample earning opportunities to the youth in Assam,' CM of Assam posted on the social media platform 'X'. According to release by PIB, the 2025-26 budget announcement strategically focuses on enhancing financial inclusion, reducing financial burden on farmers by reducing custom duties and furthering development of the marine fisheries. Overall, the Central government has cumulatively invested Rs 38,572 crore in the fisheries sector since 2015, resulting in a doubling of fish production in the country. The Government has also launched various schemes to promote fisheries sector such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme was conceived in 2020 to help the fisheries sector achieve new heights while ensuring socio-economic welfare of fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is also there for a period of five years (2020-21 to 2024-25) with an investment of Rs 20,050 crore. The initiative delves into the domain of inland fisheries and aquaculture, recognizing their pivotal role in bolstering production and ensuring robust food security. On the Agriculture side, Assam set a new record in paddy procurement by procuring nearly 7 lakh MT of paddy during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25. The farmers from Majuli district of Assam exported 267 MT of Red Rice to the Middle East and EU markets. Majuli, the river island district in Assam, has marked a significant milestone as its indigenous organic red bao paddy makes its debut in the global market. (ANI)
