"A total of Rs 4,579 crore has been transferred by the state government to the bank accounts of farmers for paddy procurement," Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare Minister Sanjay Dasburma said.
Altogether 31,14,789 ton of paddy has already been procured till date, which is more than the set target of 30 lakh ton, though the procurement deadline is ending in April, he said.
Dasburma said that there was no problem in paddy procurement.
"The MLAs should take the responsibility to ensure hassle-free paddy procurement in their localities," the minister said.
The members also raised the issue of distress sale of vegetables due to lack of storage and marketing facilities.