Raipur, September 10, 2023: Congress government in Chhattisgarh today opposed the use of biometrics for purchase of paddy under the minimum support price procurement scheme.
“Looking into the difficult topography of the state, farmers from the interior and far off places could face difficulties in selling their agriculture produces through biometrics,” State Food Secretary Topeshwar Verma urged the Centre.
“Hence, the biometrics system be differed for this year,” in a letter to the Union Food Secretary, the state food Secretary said.
The Central Government has made biometric system mandatory in Chhattisgarh for procurement of paddy from the farmers from this Khariff season.
However, the state government has opposed use of biometrics for purchase of Paddy and Maize in MSP saying the farmers would face difficulties in getting into this system, hence it be differed for this year.
There was lack of internet connectivity in many areas of Bastar and Sarguja regions due to hilly area and it would be difficult to implement the biometric system there, the Food Secretary argued.
Meanwhile, the state government has issued instructions to all district collectors to speed up the registration of farmers under the new system on or before October 31, next.
More Stories
27 Maoists,1 Policeman Killed In Fierce Gunbattle In Narayanpur District Of Chhattisgarh
At least 27 Maoists and one security force were killed today in a fierce gun battle in Narayanpur district in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, a top police officer.
Over 25 Maoists killed in Abujhmad forest of Bastar region
Over 25 Maoists were today killed in a fierce encounter with the security forces in the Abujhmad forest area of Narayanpur district in Chhattisgarh, a top police officer said.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate 5 stations of Chhattisgarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate 5 redeveloped railway stations of Chhattisgarh to the nation on 22 May under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
Once Again List of Corporations Amended
Chhattisgarh government today again amended the list of corporations and boards being given to BJP leaders and issued a fresh list.
When CM Sai suddenly arrives to inspect under-construction Mahtari Sadan
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai suddenly arrived in village Achhoti in Durg district by helicopter today and inspected the under-construction Mahtari Sadan.
Develop Crop Varieties Suited to Weather Conditions: Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan today directed the agriculture department to develop crop varieties suited to the weather conditions of different regions across the country.