Minister inaugurates modern paddy storage facilities in Cuddalore district
The facilities, constructed with financial assistance under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), have a combined storage capacity of 7,000 tonnes
Tamil Nadu Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan inaugurated two modern paddy storage facilities in Cuddalore district on October 31, 2026, with a combined storage capacity of 7,000 tonnes. The facilities, built at a total cost of ₹11.56 crore, are designed to protect paddy procured from farmers at direct procurement centres from rain and other natural hazards.
Venkataramanan stated that permanent storage facilities with structural roofing are being established across the state to safeguard paddy and ensure safe storage, mentioning that five such facilities with a combined capacity of 33,500 tonnes are being developed in the district.
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