Control room, toll-free helpline set up to resolve paddy procurement issues in Andhra Pradesh

Key Points

1. Andhra Pradesh government launched toll-free helpline number ‘1967’ for paddy procurement grievances.
2. 11.93 lakh MT of paddy procured from 1,77,934 farmers.
3. ₹2,830 crore credited to farmers' bank accounts.
4. Helpline operates Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
5. Helpline addresses issues like registration difficulties, token delays, and transportation shortages.
6. Civil Supplies officials are contacting farmers, rice millers, and RSK operators at the mandal level.