The State of Chhattisgarh is known for abundant production of paddy among other
crops. The major varieties of Rice produced in the State are Kalinga-3, Aditya, Tulsi,
Danteshwari, Mahamaya, HMT-Sona, etc. The fine scented rice varieties of
Vishnubhog, Javaphool being traditional rice varieties of the State could carve their
own niche. The State Government is also lending its support by way of providing
MSP (Minimum Support Price) in the procurement of paddy.
It can be noticed that the Primary Cooperative societies have been made as the
Paddy Procurement centers by the St. Govt and the societies have been procuring
paddy and earning commission. This gives an opportunity and scope for the
cooperative societies in the State for establishment of Rice-mill. The societies, by
establishing the Rice-mills would have an opportunity for taking up the Custom
Paddy milling for the St. Government procurement where the milled/ processed rice
may be provided to the Civil Supplies / St. Govt and as well as take up own
procurement of fine variety of paddy and milling the same and selling the rice in the
open market which will generate additional income to the society.
Author: momal kiopp
mhgm
