Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday virtually inaugurated modern paddy storage facilities with structural roofing in various parts of the State, constructed at a total cost of ₹95.03 crore.
During an event at the Secretariat in Chennai, Mr. Stalin also unveiled the foundation stone for the construction of 63 direct procurement centres (DPCs) for paddy in 10 districts, at a total cost of ₹39.37 crore, an official release said.
Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development Udhayanidhi Stalin, Food Minister R. Sakkarapani, Chief Secretary V. Irai Anbu and senior officials were also present.