Andhra CM reviews agriculture, allied sectors
Says physical and digital receipts for complete authentication under e-cropping will be given to farmers by Oct 15
AP Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the agricultural department to complete the authentication under e-cropping system and hand over both physical and digital receipts to farmers by October 15 across the State.
During a review meeting on agricultural and allied sectors held at Tadepalli near here on Tuesday, he said, social audit also should be completed within the given deadlines. He was informed that the cultivation of paddy crops will be completed in 1.15 crore acres by end of the present kharif season in the State while 96 lakh metric tonnes of seeds are being readied for the coming Rabi season catering to 57.31 lakh acres.
Observing that e-cropping has led to transparency in paddy procurement, he directed the officials to supply all material including gunny bags to the farmers in the right time besides providing logistical support.
The farmers should never get the feeling that they are selling their paddy for lesser price than MSP. In such circumstances, higher officials should intervene and ensure that farmers are paid MSP for their agricultural produce.
