CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to increase Odisha’s rice quota to central pool
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi met four Union ministers in Delhi, seeking Centre’s support on key issues. He requested increased rice procurement and FCI lifting, raised concerns over the Mahanadi water dispute, and discussed steel sector development. He also briefed Amit Shah on Odisha’s governance, development, and political situation.
BHUBANESWAR: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday called on four Union ministers including Home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi, seeking cooperation from the Centre for early resolution of the pressing issues facing the state.
On a two-day visit to the national capital, Majhi along with Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, deputy chief minister KV Singh Deo and several MPs from the state, first met Union minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi at his Parliament chamber and requested to enhance the rice procurement target for the upcoming kharif marketing season.
“Called on Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, @JoshiPralhad ji today at New Delhi. Requested enhancement of the rice procurement target for the upcoming season in view of the anticipated surplus in the state,” Majhi wrote on X.
He further urged Joshi to increase the monthly lifting of rice by the Food Corporation of India to ensure timely evacuation and creation of more space for custom milled rice. The CM highlighted the state government’s proactive measures, including promotion of millets and expansion of storage infrastructure, aimed at strengthening food security and safeguarding farmers’ interests.
During his meeting with Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil, Majhi apprised him of the state’s concerns over the Mahanadi water dispute and stressed the need for a fair and just resolution. As per Majhi, his Chhattisgarh counterpart Vishnu Deo Sai has responded positively to his letter requesting for an amicable settlement on the dispute through discussion, as a result of which the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal deferred its hearing from August 2 to September 6. The CM also handed over the ‘Vision Odisha 2036 | 2047’ document to Patil, outlining the state’s long-term development approach.
Majhi then met Shah informing him about the various developmental initiatives undertaken by the Odisha government in the last one year. He is stated to have also briefed Shah on the political and law and order situation in the state, and coordination between the government and the party in the matter of governance.
Later, the CM also paid a visit to Union minister of Heavy Industries, Public Enterprises and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy and discussed the development of the steel sector in Odisha, including the expansion of Rourkela Steel Plant. He also informed him about the investment intents the state has received so far.
At the time of filing this report, the CM was in a meeting with all MPs of the state which was also attended by state BJP president Manmohan Samal and Odisha in-charge Vijay Pal Singh Tomar. The meeting assumes significance in view of the impending cabinet expansion and political appointment to state corporations and boards.
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Source : The New Indian Express
