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Unscrupulous PACS staff face action over paddy procurement at prices lower than MSP: Krushna Chandra

The article from MSN discusses the issue of unscrupulous behavior by staff at Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) in Odisha, India, where they have been found procuring paddy at prices lower than the Minimum Support Price (MSP). Odisha's Cooperation Minister, Krushna Chandra Patra, has announced that strict actions will be taken against those involved in such malpractices. The minister highlighted that despite the government's efforts to ensure farmers receive the MSP for their produce, some PACS staff have been exploiting farmers by buying paddy at reduced rates. This has led to significant discontent among farmers, prompting the government to intervene to safeguard the interests of the agricultural community and ensure fair trade practices.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/unscrupulous-pacs-staff-face-action-over-paddy-procurement-at-prices-lower-than-msp-krushna-chandra/ar-BB1riyRz ]