Kolabira, 25.5 (Fast News Odisha)- In Jharsuguda district, procurement of paddy from farmers for Rabi season 2025-26 has started from today (25th). A district-wide paddy purchase ceremony has been held at the new purchase center of Kolabira Cooperative. In his speech, MLA Mr. Tripathi explained that the BJP government of the state is determined to pay the farmers a fair price for rice and other crops. Previously, rice was purchased only in Kharif season in Jharsuguda district. The MLA explained that he believes in action. DRCS Marantani Kujur, Assistant District Supply Officer Thatambar Sethi, ARCS Ramesh Chandra Toppo, Kolabira Cooperative President Kirti Chadha Uhidhar, District Information and Public Relations Officer Ritkanti Sabyar Singh, Jhirlapali Sarpanch Thilottma Chchan were the chief guests of honor. District Cooperative Inspector Banmali Naik conducted the meeting l In the program, RMC Editor Kishore Naik, Supervisor Makharadev Rath, Kolabira Block Supply Officer Mamita Bagh, Kolabira Cooperative Society Editor Debraj Kumura, Jhirlapali Society Editor Haresh Patel, Samasingha Society Editor Subash Patel, Parmanpur Editor Omprakash Mohapatra Magar of Cooperative Supply, RMC Department Employees cooperated l Today two farmers of Kolabira Samiti, Kuber Pradhan and Rajat Pradhan sold a total of 72.51 quintals of paddy. 89 farmers in the cooperative have registered their names to sell paddy this Rabi season. Sameer Kumar Patel reports from Kolabira, Fast News Odisha.