Food Corporation of India starts DPC for paddy in Karaikal

It follows protests by farmers

In deference to the long-time demand raised by farmers organisations in Karaikal district, the Puducherry administration has prevailed upon Food Corporation of India to procure paddy from farmers in the enclave.

Farmers have, for long, been asking for establishment of direct purchase centres by government entities, citing the reluctance of private procurers to pay minimum support price. Though the assurance was made year after year, there was no outcome until last year.