Mixed with the present storage capability of 4.63 lakh metric tonne, the overall infrastructure to carry the paddy would exceed 7 lakh metric tonnes, he knowledgeable the Meeting.
Responding to a question raised by Chief of Opposition, Edappadi Ok Palaniswami, he famous that 4,000 Direct Procurement Centres are operational throughout the Delta districts.
“From the present capability of 4.63 lakh metric tonne, further amenities with a capability to carry 3 lakh metric tonne paddy are being established”, he stated.
Sakkarapani stated the state civil provides company lately held a digital assembly chaired by Chief Minister M Ok Stalin, who directed them to assessment operations in Delta districts.
“Primarily based on the Chief Minister's directions, we visited the districts and performed a assessment assembly in Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Cuddalore and different areas,” he stated. The Tamil Nadu Civil Provides Company Ltd procures paddy in two seasons. Kuruvai (October 1 and December 15 yearly) and Samba (December 16 to July 31).
The Company is concerned within the procurement, storage and distribution of important commodities underneath the Public Distribution System, the web site of the Company stated.
