Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- Thousands of farmers engaged in certified paddy seed production in Odisha allegedly did not receive payments for seeds supplied to the Odisha State Seeds Corporation (OSSC) for more than six months, raising questions over their financial well-being ahead of the kharif cultivation season.

According to a report by The New Indian Express, the issue was raised by OSSC Director Ashok Kumar Baral, who wrote to OSSC Chairman Sachin Ramchandra Yadhav, urging immediate intervention to resolve the pending payment issue. In his letter, Baral said the prolonged delay pushed seed growers into financial distress at a crucial time for agricultural operations.

According to Baral, certified seed production remained the backbone o...