From motorcycles to sprinklers and borewells, farmers say MSP and Krishak Unnati Yojana benefits are strengthening rural livelihoods
Published on: November 20, 2025
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
Smooth and efficient paddy procurement under the 2025–26 Kharif marketing season is bringing renewed enthusiasm to farmers across Rajnandgaon. With procurement progressing swiftly at all 96 paddy centres under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) system and the Krishak Unnati Yojana, farmers say they are receiving the true value of their produce — and the results are visible in their improved livelihoods.
At the Sankara Paddy Procurement Centre, the atmosphere is festive as farmers arrive with their harvest, confident in the fairness and transparency of the process. Gopal Sahu, a farmer from village Sankara, reached the centre with 350 bags of paddy cultivated on his 8.50-acre farmland.
He shared that token booking via the online system was seamless and the weighing process through electronic machines was transparent and quick. Sahu praised the facilities at the procurement centre, stating that last year’s paddy income helped him install a borewell and purchase a motorcycle — significantly improving his farming operations and daily mobility.
Expressing satisfaction with the government’s procurement policy, he thanked Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai for ensuring fair prices and farmer-friendly arrangements.
Another farmer, Shantanu Ram Sahu from Sankara, brought 24 quintals of paddy grown on his 1.75-acre land. He noted that accurate weighing and online token systems have boosted farmers’ trust. “Receiving the right price for our actual yield has increased our interest in farming,” he said.
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The MSP rate of ₹3,100 per quintal under the Krishak Unnati Yojana, he added, is providing the financial strength needed to expand agricultural practices. Using last year’s paddy income, Shantanu purchased sprinklers for his field and now plans to cultivate both vegetables and wheat this season, moving towards double-cropping for better income.
Farmers acknowledged that they are finally reaping the benefits of their hard work. Government schemes, transparent procurement, and timely payments are helping them reinvest in farming, improve irrigation, and diversify crops. Many expressed gratitude towards the state government for the continued support.
The Sankara procurement centre serves farmers from Indawani, Dheerhi, Sankara, and Ira villages, with 1,174 registered farmers selling their produce using the “Token Tunhar Hath” online booking system. Farmers are being advised to bring their token slip, loan passbook, Aadhaar card, and bank passbook copy while arriving for sale. The centre is procuring mota, sarna, and thin varieties of paddy.
