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Agriculture
Odisha Mandis: Millions of Paddy Bags Unattended as Deadline Expires
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 30 Jun 2026, 12:32 PM
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Following the expiry of the procurement deadline, a significant quantity of paddy bags remain exposed to the elements in various mandis across Odisha, raising concerns about potential spoilage.
Millions of bags of paddy are reportedly left unattended in open mandis across Odisha after the official procurement deadline passed. The situation has led to concerns regarding the potential deterioration of the harvested crop due to exposure.
Details indicate that a substantial volume of the agricultural produce remains in the open, without adequate shelter or proper storage facilities. This neglect, following the conclusion of the procurement period, poses a risk of damage to the grain, impacting farmers and the overall supply chain.
The unaddressed accumulation of paddy bags in the mandis highlights a critical post-harvest challenge, with the crop susceptible to weather conditions and other environmental factors.
Details indicate that a substantial volume of the agricultural produce remains in the open, without adequate shelter or proper storage facilities. This neglect, following the conclusion of the procurement period, poses a risk of damage to the grain, impacting farmers and the overall supply chain.
The unaddressed accumulation of paddy bags in the mandis highlights a critical post-harvest challenge, with the crop susceptible to weather conditions and other environmental factors.