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Major Relief for Farmers as All Registered Farmers Set to Receive Procurement Tokens for Smooth and Hassle-Free Paddy Sale

NewsRabindra Sahoo24 Aug 2026

Bhubaneswar,  Aug 24 [UDN}:Odisha Supply Minister Krushna Chandra Patra has made a major announcement in the interest of farmers, stating that all farmers who have completed their registration will be provided with procurement tokens. The announcement is expected to bring significant relief to registered farmers who have been waiting for tokens to sell their agricultural produce at government procurement centres.
According to the announcement, no eligible registered farmer will be left out of the token distribution process. The government has emphasized that every farmer whose name is included in the official registration records will receive a token, enabling them to participate in the procurement process and sell their produce through the designated system.
The decision is aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent and farmer-friendly procurement process while preventing registered farmers from facing difficulties in selling their produce. The Supply Minister’s announcement is being viewed as an important step toward ensuring that all eligible farmers receive an opportunity to sell their produce under the government procurement mechanism.
The government has also stressed the need for proper coordination among officials and procurement agencies so that registered farmers receive their tokens without unnecessary delays. The move is expected to benefit a large number of farmers across Odisha and provide them with greater assurance regarding the procurement of their produce.