Palamu Farmers Face Crisis: Paddy Rotting, Warehouses Full, Schemes Fail
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News18•29-01-2026, 12:34
Palamu Farmers Face Crisis: Paddy Rotting, Warehouses Full, Schemes Fail
- •Paddy procurement has stalled in Hussainabad block, Palamu, due to full warehouses, leaving farmers in distress.
- •Farmers' paddy is rotting in fields, being eaten by rats, and at risk of spoilage and theft due to weather changes.
- •Despite timely registration, procurement has not started, forcing farmers to sell to private traders at low prices to repay loans.
- •District administration is accused of falsely claiming inability to tag out-of-state rice mills, hindering procurement.
- •Government schemes for MSP procurement remain on paper, with officials' negligence causing economic hardship for farmers.
Why It Matters: Palamu farmers face severe losses as paddy rots due to stalled procurement, full warehouses, and failed government schemes.
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