Mahasamund. To ensure transparency, efficiency, and real-time monitoring during the paddy procurement season, an Integrated Command and Control Center has been set up at the district level in Mahasamund. This initiative, launched under the direction of Collector Vinay Kumar Langeh, aims to supervise and streamline the paddy procurement process at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the 2025–26 Kharif marketing year, and to curb illegal recycling of paddy.
Real-Time Monitoring of Paddy Procurement
According to the order issued by the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, the newly established center will serve as a centralized system to monitor the inflow and outflow of paddy, especially in border areas. It will also handle and analyze alerts generated by flying squads and address complaints or irregularities reported during procurement.
The Command Center will play a crucial role in ensuring that all procurement activities are conducted transparently and that farmers receive fair payment for their produce without any delay or manipulation.
Key Officers Assigned to the Command Center
The district administration has appointed Deputy Collector Manoj Khande as the Nodal Officer, while District Information and Science Officer Devendra Kumar Sahu will serve as the Assistant Nodal Officer.
Other team members include:
- Prashant Joshi, Assistant Programmer, District Marketing
- Nishant Sharma, Assistant Programmer, Food Branch
- Akash Verma, Assistant Programmer
- Swati Sharma, Data Entry Operator, District Marketing
- Shahid Qureshi, Data Entry Operator
- Yugesh Devangan and Pawan Lahare, Peons, District Marketing
All designated officers and staff will be responsible for regularly submitting reports and updates to the District Food Department regarding complaints, feedback, and daily activities at the control center.
Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
Collector Vinay Kumar Langeh has instructed all officers and employees to ensure timely reporting, effective coordination, and full transparency in the paddy procurement system. He emphasized that the integrated control center will help detect and prevent irregularities, ensuring that every farmer benefits from the state’s procurement scheme without interference from middlemen or illegal transporters.
For complaints or queries, citizens and farmers can contact the control room directly at 07723-223305.
