TNSCSC to open 38 DPCs as paddy harvest commences

As samba paddy harvest is under way in several blocks of the district, farmers want the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) to open more direct procurement centres (DPCs) at the earliest, which would in turn prevent exploitation by private traders.

- D VINCENT AROCKIARAJ @Tiruchy

According to officials, samba paddy has been raised on 1.16 lakh acres in the district, with farmers in Lalgudi, Anthanallur, Thiruverumbur, Thottiyam, and Musiri relying on River Cauvery water. But farmers, especially those with filter point borewells, started cultivation early and have already begun harvesting. Since DPCs are yet to be opened, they are being forced to sell their produce to private traders at rates lower than MSP, said A Kanna