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Don't allow sand quarries in river beds: PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

India Latest News: Top National Headlines Today & Breaking News | The Hindu · 21 Jul 2026, 09:18

Every year, Tamil Nadu produces 12.5 million tonnes of paddy. Of this, the government procures only 4 million tonnes. The government has storage capacity for only 1.8 million tonnes of paddy. The government's paddy procurement should be increased to 7 million tonnes, he urged.

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