Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed paddy procurement operations with agriculture officials, patwaris, society managers and data operators, directing faster lifting of paddy, strict action against illegal transport by middlemen, and improved storage arrangements at procurement centres. He emphasized resolving AgriStack portal issues related to farmer registration and land record corrections to ensure smooth procurement and timely support to farmers.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to ensure hassle-free paddy procurement for farmers, warning of strict action against negligence, irregularities and illegal transportation by middlemen.
Divisional Commissioner Satyanarayan Rathore conducted a surprise inspection of the Patekohra inter-state checkpost, seizing a truck carrying illegally transported paddy, and reviewed facilities and procurement processes at the Lalutola paddy procurement centre.
As paddy procurement enters its final phase, the Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified vigilance against illegal transport and sale of paddy, seizing 845 quintals of grain worth nearly ₹1.47 crore and registering cases against 10 accused.
In a major crackdown on illegal paddy movement, the Rajnandgaon district administration seized 615 bags of paddy being transported unlawfully from Maharashtra into Chhattisgarh and initiated proceedings to confiscate the vehicles.
Chairing the weekly time-limit meeting, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed officials to work with complete dedication for the development of Rajnandgaon district under various government schemes. He praised the effective action taken against illegal paddy transport and instructed officers to maintain the same momentum. The Collector reviewed ongoing urban development works, rural construction quality, progress under MGNREGA, PM Awas Yojana, Ayushman Card services, and initiatives to ensure economic self-reliance of vulnerable communities.
During the weekly time-limit meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav instructed officials to improve performance on the Atal Monitoring Portal, tighten surveillance on illegal paddy procurement, empower women SHGs through PMFME, and accelerate the Special Summary Revision.
During the weekly time-limit meeting held at the Rajnandgaon Collectorate, Collector Jitendra Yadav directed strict action against illegal paddy purchasers and transporters, ordered continuous monitoring at border check-posts, and reviewed major schemes including Suryaghar Free Electricity, PM Awas Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, and maternal health services.