Andhra Pradesh to Discuss Permanent Solution for Gunny Bag Shortage
Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar announced plans to discuss a permanent solution with the Centre for the recurring gunny bag shortage during paddy procurement seasons. The state achieved record paddy procurement this Rabi season, with 19.7 lakh tonnes procured so far. Rs 4,600 crore has been credited to 1.9 lakh farmers. Procurement increased significantly in districts like Nellore, East Godavari, and West Godavari. The government arranged 8.9 crore gunny bags and fitted 18,000 vehicles with GPS for monitoring....
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