With the early samba harvest underway in the Cauvery delta, authorities are intensifying surveillance at Direct Procurement Centres (DPCs) to prevent unauthorized individuals from selling paddy using fake documents. Officials are ensuring that only genuine farmers receive procurement benefits by rigorously verifying records. In Thanjavur district, Collector B. Priyanka Pankajam has directed officials to maintain transparency and accountability during the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26.
In a recent meeting, the Collector emphasized the need for officials to work diligently for the welfare of farmers, citing past issues during the kuruvai procurement season. District Revenue Officer D. Thiyagarajan has issued a stern warning against allowing outsiders at DPCs, instructing staff to scrutinize all documents and bar suspected traders from entering. Legal action will be taken against those found engaging in malpractice.
In the Thanjavur region, the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation (TNCSC) has set up 483 DPCs, procuring 19,185 metric tonnes of paddy and disbursing Rs 48.48 crore to 4,218 farmers. To enhance monitoring, farmers and DPC staff are urged to report any suspicious activities. In Tiruvarur district, 298 DPCs have been established for samba procurement, with District Collector V. Mohanachandran urging farmers to bring necessary documents for a smooth and transparent procurement process.
