Farmers Encouraged to Use Red Gram Procurement Centers in Alampur
The state government has set up two red gram procurement centers in the Alampur constituency to ensure that farmers receive fair prices for their crops. The centers are located at Alampur Chowrasta and Aija Market Yard, both supervised by the Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society. The inauguration of the red gram procurement center at Aija Market Sub-Yard took place on Monday, with Alampur Market Committee Chairman Bingidoddi Doddappa and Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society President Pothula Madhusudhan Reddy leading the event.
Fair Pricing for Farmers
Chairman Bingidoddi Doddappa assured farmers that the centers would purchase red gram at the minimum support price (MSP) of ₹7,550 per quintal, as declared by the Central Government. This initiative aims to provide farmers with a secure and fair market for their produce.
Guidelines for Farmers
To ensure smooth operations, farmers are required to follow specific guidelines when bringing their produce to the centers. Aija Single Window President Pothula Madhusudhan Reddy outlined these guidelines during the event:
1. The moisture content in red gram should not exceed 12%.
2. Farmers need to provide the following documents:
– Crop verification certificate issued by the Agricultural Extension Officer (AEO)
– Pattadar passbook
– Bank passbook
– Aadhaar card (copies)
3. The red gram should be properly cleaned, as it will be weighed immediately upon submission.
Support from Local Leaders
The inauguration event was attended by several officials and community leaders. Key participants included Markfed District Manager Gauri Nageshwar, Officer Nagesh, Single Window Secretary Mallesh, and staff members Jeevan and Srinivas. Congress leaders Maibu, Kotla Kaja, and Nese Venkatesh were also present.
The leaders emphasized the importance of farmers utilizing these procurement centers to secure fair prices for their crops without relying on middlemen. This effort is expected to benefit the farming community and strengthen their financial stability.
