DCs asked to ensure paddy procurement directly from farmers

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder directed on Tuesday the deputy commissioners to ensure procurement of paddy directly from farmers to meet the government's target, reports UNB.

He made the directives at the first session of the third day of the ongoing Deputy Commissioners' Conference at the Cabinet Division.

"The government will buy 0.4 million tonnes of paddy from farmers during the current Boro season. However, we had been able to procure 0.1 million tonnes till Monday," the minister said while talking to reporters after the session.

He also said the deputy commissioners were helping procure paddy from farmers.

Sadhan Chandra said an office of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority will be opened in every district to ensure that people get safe and pure food.

Asked about the food crisis following the current flood in different districts, the minister said there is no crisis. "We have enough food grains in stock. We have not only food, but also relief. We're ready to face any situation."