Farmers in Chengalpattu district have alleged serious irregularities at government-run Direct Paddy Procurement Centres, claiming that thousands of procured paddy sacks have been left exposed to the elements while payments for procured produce have been pending for months.
According to farmers, more than 20,000 paddy sacks procured at the Government Direct Paddy Procurement Centre in Devattur village near Maduranthakam are lying unprotected. They alleged that several gunny bags have been damaged and torn, resulting in paddy grains spilling out and sprouting due to prolonged exposure.
Farmers expressed concern that the lack of proper storage and maintenance could lead to significant losses of procured paddy, despite it having already been purchased through the government procurement system.
In a separate grievance, farmers from Thiruvathur in Chengalpattu district alleged that payments for 18,500 paddy sacks procured through the Government Direct Paddy Procurement Centre have not been released even after three months.
They said the prolonged delay in receiving payment has caused severe financial hardship, affecting their livelihoods and their ability to meet agricultural and household expenses.
Farmers further alleged that whenever they approached procurement centre officials seeking clarification regarding the pending payments, they were not provided with satisfactory responses.
Expressing frustration over both the alleged deterioration of stored paddy and the delay in payments, farmers urged the government to intervene immediately, release the dues owed to cultivators, and ensure proper storage facilities for procured paddy to prevent further losses.
அரசு நேரடி நெல் கொள்முதல் நிலையத்தில் தொடரும் அவலம்.. நெல் மூட்டைகளின் கோணிப் பைகள் கிழிந்து பாதுகாப்பின்றி வைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளதாக விவசாயிகள் வேதனை..#Chengalpattu | #Govt | #Paddy | #Farmers | #PolimerNews pic.twitter.com/yvuEkDmjhm
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