The government has taken steps to purchase paddy at a minimum guaranteed price of Rs. 50 per kilo for the Maha season, co-cabinet spokesman, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said.Speaking at the weekly cabinet media briefing at Auditorium of the Government Information Dep0artment,Minister Dr.Gunawardena said the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the purchase of a kilogram of paddy that is up to accepted quality standards at a price of Rs.50. A kilogram of moist paddy that is below quality standards will be purchased at Rs.45.