‘Towel draped over shoulders, dressed as farmer’: Undercover Bhadrak collector cracks down on paddy procurement irregularities in Odisha. Watch

Bhadrak district collector Dilip Routrai, disguised as a farmer, uncovered irregularities in paddy procurement during an undercover inspection. Actions are being taken against a cooperative society for exploiting farmers and paying below the minimum support price. The Odisha government urges officials to address farmer issues and prevent middlemen exploitation.