Bhubaneswar: The state government on Saturday decided to install CCTV cameras in all paddy procurement centres to ensure seamless transportation of paddy. Additionally, GPS systems will be installed in the vehicles transporting paddy from the procurement centres to the millers.
CCTV cameras will closely monitor paddy movement in the mandis, while GPS systems will track vehicle locations in real time. This will enable authorities to verify whether paddy is being transported efficiently and legitimately.
This was announced by Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra today.
“In a bid to enhance transparency and prevent corruption, the state government has decided to install CCTV cameras in all the mandis and GPS systems in vehicles transporting paddy from the mandis to mills. Technology will be used to prevent corruption and ensure transparency in the transportation of paddy. CCTV cameras will be installed in the mandis to monitor the movement of the paddy, and GPS systems will be installed in the vehicles to track their location. District collectors have been informed in this regard. The plan will be executed in two months. Besides, plans are afoot to open cold storage at every block,” said Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Krushna Chandra Patra.
It is learnt that installation of cameras will solve the long-standing problems faced by farmers, including irregularities in weighing and delayed payments.
