High Level Meeting: Ahead of Paddy Harvesting, FCI Seeks 100% ‘Improved Rice’ from Punjab

The Indian Express reports that the Centre government has requested Punjab to supply 100% 'Improved Rice' under Custom Milled Rice (CMR) ahead of the paddy harvesting season, which begins on October 1. This marks a significant increase from the previous season, where only around 11-12 lakh tonnes of Improved Quality CMR were procured from Punjab.

The meeting held at the Food Corporation of India (FCI) Regional Office in Chandigarh aimed to discuss various issues concerning the state's rice shellers and millers and ensure a smooth procurement process. The Rice Millers Association of Punjab, represented by its President Gian Chand Bhardwaj, stated that while they are willing to implement the programme, they seek additional processing compensation of ₹50 per quintal of paddy to cover the additional costs associated with the new process.

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