In Odisha, paddy procurement of the current kharif season will begin from the 1st of November.<br />'' <br />''About 15 lakh farmers have registered themselves for the purpose.<br />'' <br />''Minister for food and consumer welfare department of the Government of Odisha, Ranendra Pratap Swain today directed the district collectors and departmental officers to expedite the issuance of advanced tokens to the registered farmers for smooth procurement.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He  also directed them to ensure adherence to covid-19 protocols at the procurement centres. During last Kharif season, more than 70 lakh metric tonnes of paddy was procured from the farmers in the state.</span><br />