# Odisha minister denies paddy registration is complicated 2026-08-09T14:51:00+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Odisha's food supplies minister has rejected claims that the paddy procurement registration process is complicated. Speaking to reporters, he said the system is running smoothly and farmers are enrolling without trouble. The minister's response follows reports of delays and confusion at some centres in the state's kharif marketing season. The state aims to procure 82 lakh metric tonnes of paddy this year. Registration is mandatory for farmers to sell their crop at the minimum support price. The minister urged farmers to approach designated centres if they face issues, assuring that the government is ready to address any technical problems. ## Coverage - odishatv.in Tags: agriculture, government, Kharif marketing, Odisha, paddy procurement Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-minister-denies-paddy-registration-is-complicated/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/odisha-minister-denies-paddy-registration-is-complicated/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.