Bhubaneswar: The process of farmer registration for Kharif season paddy procurement is going on in the state. The process started on the 19th of last month will continue till 20th of this month. Farmers are showing great enthusiasm for registration. The registration is in full swing at the nearest PACS, LAMPcS, WSHGs and PaniPanchayats. As of today, 3,95,949 farmers have registered this year, while on the same day last year, 3,87,104 farmers had registered. This year, although the registration process started 5 days late compared to last year, it is expected that all eligible farmers will complete their registration before due date.
All registered farmers are required to link their bank accounts with Aadhaar and to undergo e-KYC as a mandatory process. The aim is to include eligible farmers in the procurement process and to exclude ineligible farmers from this process through Aadhaar-based e-KYC this year. This will help to identify eligible farmers interested to participate in the process helping to small, marginalisedand even sharecroppers. Keeping in mind the interests of all farmers, consent letters from record holders and landowners are also being processed. This will ensure that no eligible farmer faces issues during the paddy procurement. Farmers can reach out via toll free number 1967 for their grievance redressal.
