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EXPLAINED: Centre releases paddy procurement dues to state - The Real Truth

The Centre has released ₹852.29 crore to Kerala as paddy procurement dues dating back to five years.

The sanctioned amount includes ₹116 crore released to clear minimum support price dues pertaining to 2019-20 and 2020-21.

According to the office of Food and Civil Supplies Minister G.R. Anil, the Union government owed the State a further ₹756.25 crore by way of outstanding claims for paddy procured.

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