Meanwhile, the Price Committee appointed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation has recommended an increase in the minimum purchasing prices of these paddy varieties in order to encourage their cultivation in future seasons.
Based on this recommendation, the Food Policy and Security Committee decided to maintain the minimum purchasing price of one kilogram of standard-quality Nadu paddy at Rs. 120, while increasing the minimum purchasing price of Samba paddy from Rs. 125 to Rs. 130 and Kiri Samba paddy from Rs. 132 to Rs. 140.
The Cabinet of Ministers was informed of this decision and has granted its approval for the revised minimum purchasing prices.
