The state government’s paddy procurement policy is reinforcing farmers’ confidence in public institutions across Rajnandgaon. With assured purchases at Minimum Support Price, time-bound payments, and transparent digital processes, cultivators are benefiting directly, enabling smoother preparation for subsequent crops and strengthening the rural economy.
Rajnandgaon farmer Deval Sahu expressed happiness after selling 133 quintals of paddy at the Kanharpuri procurement centre through the final online token, saying the transparent state procurement system has strengthened farmers’ incomes and enabled him to plan construction of a new house.
The paddy procurement campaign in Rajnandgaon under Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26 has boosted farmer confidence, with over 4.81 million quintals procured at ₹3,100 per quintal and robust arrangements ensuring transparency and efficiency.
Chhattisgarh expands micro-irrigation under PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana, benefiting over 19,000 farmers with sprinkler and drip systems, saving water and boosting crop yields by up to 30 percent.
Encouraged by the National Mission on Natural Farming, farmers in Rajnandgaon district are increasingly adopting organic and natural farming practices, reducing input costs and improving income through chemical-free cultivation.
The Agriculture Department has issued a comprehensive advisory for wheat farmers in Rajnandgaon, recommending seed treatment, timely irrigation, pest control measures and targeted weed management practices to safeguard crops from termites, stem borers and invasive weeds.
Farmers in Rajnandgaon district have time till December 31 to insure their Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the 2025–26 season. The Agriculture Department has appealed to cultivators to avail the scheme to safeguard against losses caused by untimely rainfall and other natural calamities.
Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav felicitated Rural Agriculture Extension Officers, Patwaris, society managers and data entry operators for their outstanding contribution to the paddy procurement process, praising their dedication and efficiency.