Jharkhand cooperatives have a big role to play as the state has decided to take their help along with other agencies for procuring paddy.
After two years, crop is bumper and an atmosphere of optimism is widespread. Arjun Munda government has announced Rs 1100 per quintal of paddy as support price for farmers.
Several kiosks are going to be opened where farmers can sell their paddy directly.This will save them from middle man
“This will help the farmers find market and profit from it. The government will also use the grains in distribution of various welfare projects,” Chief Minister Arjun Munda told reporters in Ranchi. Women self-help-groups will be give preference in the network, Munda added.
