Around 1.52 Lakh Quintals of Illegally Stored and Transported Paddy Seized Across the State
Raipur: Even before the commencement of paddy procurement at the Minimum Support Price in Chhattisgarh, strict monitoring has been in place across the state to check illegal storage and transportation of paddy. From November 1 to December 6, a total of 1,51,809 quintals of illegally transported paddy have been seized from various districts. This year, MARKFED has established check posts and task forces, headed by district collectors in border districts, to prevent the influx of paddy from other states. In addition, continuous monitoring of MSP procurement is being conducted through the Integrated Command and Control Centre established at MARKFED.
According to data released by MARKFED, action is being taken under the Mandi Act 1972 against paddy being brought into Chhattisgarh through illegal transportation in border districts. The highest seizure has been reported from Mahasamund, where 25,718 quintals of paddy have been seized. Similarly, 23,859 quintals in Dhamtari, 21,331 quintals in Raigarh, 14,977 quintals in Rajnandgaon, 9,771 quintals in Balrampur, 6,490 quintals in Bemetara, 5,734 quintals in Kawardha, 4,595 quintals in Balod, 3,770 quintals in Sarangarh–Bilaigarh, 2,868 quintals in Gaurela–Pendra–Marwahi, 2,771 quintals in Jashpur, 2,650 quintals in Surajpur, 2,350 quintals in Durg, 2,014 quintals in Janjgir–Champa, 1,855 quintals in Balodabazar, 1,842 quintals in Bijapur, 1,679 quintals in Raipur, 1,583 quintals in Khairagarh–Chhuikhadan–Gandai, 1,500 quintals in Manendragarh–Chirmiri–Bharatpur, 1,560 quintals in Bastar, 1,402 quintals in Mohla–Manpur–Ambhagarh Chowki, 1,393 quintals in Gariaband, 1,346 quintals in Korba, 1,282 quintals in Surguja, 1,237 quintals in Koriya, 1,201 quintals in Sakti, 1,148 quintals in Kondagaon, 1,060 quintals in Bilaspur, 1,012 quintals in Kanker, 917 quintals in Mungeli, 445 quintals in Dantewada, 323 quintals in Narayanpur and 216 quintals in Sukma have been seized.
With intensified surveillance in border districts and a rapid alert–response system, the state has achieved effective control over the illegal inflow of paddy from other states. The government has made it clear that irregularities or illegal activities in the procurement process will be dealt with zero tolerance. Food department officials stated that MARKFED is ensuring transparency through real-time monitoring via the Integrated Control Centre. Police and district administrations are also maintaining constant vigilance to stop the entry of illegally transported paddy into the state.
