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The real price of paddy

Two farmer suicides in Kerala have brought into focus the red tape-ridden, lax government system of crop procurement and payment. The distress is felt across rice-producing areas and is a problem that runs deep, with land under the crop’s cultivation and production itself dropping, find Sam Paul A. and Abdul Latheef…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Don’t insist on security documents from farmers under PPS, Kerala HC tells banks

Kerala high court tells banks that Farmers selling paddy to govt. under PRS cannot be treated as borrowers by banks; credit rating can't be affected. Banks can't insist on security documents or impose conditions akin to borrowers. Supplyco to inform banks that farmers not borrowers & credit rating won't be…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Farmer deaths open Kerala govt. to criticism from the Governor, Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition

The death by suicide of a farmer in Alappuzha has spotlighted the agrarian distress in Kuttanad, widely reckoned as Kerala’s rice bowl

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Paddy procurement will not be entrusted to cooperative societies: G.R. Anil

Minister Anil refutes reports of entrusting Supplyco's paddy procurement to co-ops. Govt. actively considers roping in co-op banks to ensure speedy disbursal of farmers' dues. Supplyco to spearhead paddy procurement, State's process best in country. Paddy farmers receive highest price, ₹2,070.71 cr procured from 2.5L farmers. ₹1,637.71 cr disbursed to…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Plate of woes for Janakeeya Hotels

Kerala's Janakeeya Hotels offer affordable meals to people, but the discontinuation of subsidy has led to a drop in patronage. Kudumbashree women entrepreneurs allege they were not informed and are now struggling to make ends meet. Local bodies are yet to pay rent, electricity, and water charges. Kudumbashree is urging…

The Hindu · Oct 5, 2023

Support for the sale of products made by differently abled through govt. chain: Minister

Steps will be taken along the same lines to sell products made by the differently abled through government, cooperative, and Supplyco outlets

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

Loans for farmers not diverted for any other purpose, says Minister in Kerala Legislative Assembly

Loans for farmers not diverted for any other purpose, says Minister in Kerala Legislative Assembly

The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023

HC expresses displeasure over non-payment of procurement price to paddy farmers

Kerala HC expresses displeasure over State govt & Supplyco's failure to pay procurement price of paddy to Palakkad farmers despite orders. Farmers had borrowed money for paddy cultivation & amount due varies from ₹1-2.5 lakh. HC ordered payment within 1 week, govt pleader submitted measures to pay dues.

The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Onam kits distributed to nearly 5 lakh AAY card holders: G.R. Anil

Minister G.R. Anil said 2.41 lakh AAY card holders received Onam kits, 5 lakh in total. 83% of ration card holders collected August supplies. Onam fairs conducted by Supplyco recorded ₹7 crore in sales. Reports of special kits given to people's reps denied.

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

Satheesan slams govt., but Minister says Onam kit distribution on track and will be completed on Monday

Opp. Leader Satheesan accuses State govt. of choking Civil Supplies Corp., pushing it into deep crisis. Govt. cut free Onam kits from 87 lakh to 6 lakh, only 10% distributed. Food Minister says kits to ration shops completed, distribution to beneficiaries to be done by Mon. Opp. Leader claims govt.…

The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023