Yamunanagar Rice Millers Push to Raise Damaged Grain Limit to 4.5%

Rice millers in Yamunanagar are urging the state government to increase the permissible limit for damaged and discoloured rice from 3% to 4.5%. This appeal stems from unseasonal and prolonged rainfall, which has adversely affected paddy quality and raised concerns over a higher proportion of damaged grains. Manish Bansal, district president of the Rice Millers Association, stated that the current limit could lead to significant financial losses for millers.

The millers argue that raising the limit to 4.5% is necessary to help offset losses resulting from poor-quality paddy procured during the current season. Bansal also noted that the number of registered rice mills in the district declined from 184 to 150 this year, and this decline could worsen if the issues remain unresolved.