Chandili farmers oppose proposed mandi site at Pipalahandi village

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Chandili farmers oppose proposed mandi site at Pipalahandi village

Farmers in Koraput's Chandili panchayat are opposing the construction of a paddy procurement centre at Pipalahandi, citing flood risks and transportation hazards due to the site's low elevation. They have submitted a memorandum demanding the mandi be established at Chandili, where suitable government land was previously identified.