Jharkhand Assembly: Power Woes and Paddy Procurement Under Scrutiny

On Thursday, the Jharkhand assembly became a stage for intense debates, focusing on critical issues like electricity supply disruptions and the slow paddy procurement process. Opposition members emphasized the public's inconvenience due to prolonged transformer replacements.

State Energy Minister Yogendra Prasad admitted delays caused by vehicle shortages and promised the introduction of a toll-free number for grievances. Concerns about the sluggish pace of paddy procurement and inefficiencies within Primary Agricultural Credit Societies were also tabled.

Food Supply Minister Irfan Ansari acknowledged manpower and location challenges but assured efforts to meet procurement targets. The assembly discussed the suspension of a cooperative official for alleged misappropriation, as demands were made for quality certification labs to support farmers.