A Study on Supply Uncertainty Affecting the Supply Chain of Paddy in Odisha

Abstract

The quantum of procurement is directly linked with the commitments of the public distribution system. But so long as there is partial or informal rationing, procurement will account for only a small share of marketable surplus. Data were collected from the farmers of villages belonging to Bargarh, Sambalpur, Kendrapada and Cuttack. Sample size covered was 250 from which 190 are the farmers, 40 millers and 20 government. officials who are involved in paddy supply chain of Odisha. Supply uncertainty deals with the supply of right quality and right quantity of paddy in the whole process of supply chain from procurement till it reaches common people through PDS. This supply of paddy depends on factors such as production, fair average quality, rainfall, price and infrastructure which directly influence the system of supply chain of paddy in Odisha.

Keywords

• procurement
• supply uncertainty
• pds
• fair average quality