Joshi said the two sides discussed ways to ensure more efficient foodgrain management in Odisha and reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination between the Centre and the state. Odisha is among India’s major rice-producing states, making efficient procurement, storage and transportation of paddy and rice important for both farmers and the state’s food distribution network. Centre-State coordination on food securityThe meeting comes amid continued efforts to improve foodgrain management and strengthen food security through coordinated action between the Centre and state governments. Better coordination in procurement, storage and evacuation can help ensure that foodgrains move efficiently through the supply chain, from procurement centres to distribution networks. Both ministers reiterated their focus on working together to strengthen the foodgrain management system and ensure that farmers and beneficiaries receive the intended benefits.