Gadwal, Telangana – To speed up the paddy procurement process, Jogulamba Gadwal District Additional Collector Lakshminarayana has ordered officials to act quickly and efficiently. His main focus: transport paddy to rice mills without delay and protect it from damage during unseasonal rains.
On Tuesday, he visited the paddy procurement centers in Kothapalli and Rekulapalli villages. There, he closely examined the paddy brought in by farmers and spoke directly with them. He asked whether they faced any issues during the sale or any delays in getting their payments.
Lakshminarayana also checked how well the staff at these centers were cooperating with farmers. He reviewed the facilities provided at the sites and asked officials for detailed updates on how much paddy had been collected and how much had already been sent to the rice mills.
He expressed concern over delays in unloading at the mills. To prevent grain spoilage, especially during unexpected rains, he insisted that loaded vehicles must not sit idle for long. He instructed millers to unload the paddy quickly and identify enough storage space in godowns to keep the stock safe.
Officials were also told to arrange tarpaulins in large numbers to shield the grain from rain. He stressed the importance of having enough laborers and transport vehicles ready to avoid bottlenecks at any stage.
Farmers are actively bringing their harvest to the centers, so the Additional Collector urged that the procurement process must be smooth and on time. He told all departments to coordinate effectively so that farmers don’t face any hardship and the entire process finishes within the set deadline.
Among those who accompanied him during the visit were Gadwal Tahsildar Mallikarjun, Deputy Tahsildar Ajith Kumar, Revenue Inspector Ramakrishna, Agricultural Extension Officer Harish, and District Project Manager Ramnath.
Lakshminarayana’s visit shows a hands-on approach to governance, with real-time monitoring to ensure the paddy procurement season runs smoothly. His direct conversations with farmers reflect a farmer-first mindset, aiming to build trust and solve problems quickly.
The focus on timely transportation, proper unloading, and rain protection points to strong risk management. By pushing for better logistics planning—from arranging lorries to securing storage—the administration hopes to avoid delays and maintain grain quality.
He also emphasized transparency by reviewing collected and dispatched quantities, aiming to prevent any misreporting. His instructions highlight the need for accountability and teamwork among officials to complete procurement without issues.
