Farmers will receive full assistance of ₹13,839 per acre based on verified cultivated land, even if they sell less than 21 quintals of paddy per acre; AgriStack registration and Digital Crop Survey verification are essential
Published on: November 13, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
The Krishak Unnati Yojana, implemented by the Chhattisgarh Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and the guidance of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare Minister Ramvichar Netam, is an important initiative aimed at strengthening farmers’ economic condition and promoting the agricultural sector, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav said.
He described the scheme as a historic step towards reducing cultivation costs, increasing farmers’ income and encouraging investment in modern agricultural technologies.
The scheme’s key feature is that farmers will receive assistance according to their entire eligible and verified cultivated area, even if they sell less paddy than the prescribed procurement limit of 21 quintals per acre.
Full Assistance Even If Less Paddy Is Sold
Explaining the provision, Mayor Yadav said that a farmer who cultivates paddy on one acre and sells only 15 quintals will still receive the full assistance of ₹13,839 for that acre.
Similarly, a farmer cultivating paddy on 2.5 acres will receive ₹34,597.50 if the farmer sells a total of 38 quintals of paddy. The assistance will be calculated on the basis of the eligible and verified cultivated area, rather than solely on the quantity of paddy sold.
Scheme Applicable to Kharif 2026 Paddy Crop
Yadav clarified that the scheme will cover the area under paddy cultivation during the Kharif 2026 season, provided the produce is procured during the marketing year 2026-27 by MARKFED through cooperative societies and LAMPS.
Assistance will also be available for eligible land used for paddy seed production, where the paddy seed is procured by the Seed Corporation.
However, summer paddy crops will not be covered under the scheme. The guidelines issued on June 18, 2026, for encouraging the cultivation of other crops will continue to remain in force.
AgriStack Registration and Crop-Area Verification Mandatory
Mayor Yadav urged farmers to complete their AgriStack registration to become eligible for the scheme. The actual area sown under paddy must also be verified through the Digital Crop Survey.
In areas where Digital Crop Survey data is unavailable, assistance will be provided on the basis of the cultivated area verified through Girdawari, subject to approval from the District Collector.
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Eligible beneficiaries will include farmers registered on the Food Department’s paddy procurement portal who sell their produce to MARKFED through cooperative societies or LAMPS.
Farmers registered with the Chhattisgarh State Seed and Organic Certification Agency for paddy seed production will also qualify for assistance on the corresponding verified area, provided their paddy seed has been procured by the Seed Corporation.
Application Required While Obtaining Paddy Procurement Token
Yadav said farmers must submit an application in the prescribed format for input assistance under the Krishak Unnati Yojana at the time of obtaining a token for paddy sale through the paddy procurement portal.
The assistance will be transferred directly to eligible farmers’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
He further stated that farmers who did not sell paddy during the 2025-26 Kharif season but arrive to sell their produce during the 2026-27 procurement period will have their cultivated area verified by the District Collector.
Farmers Urged to Complete Formalities in Advance
Mayor Madhusudan Yadav appealed to farmers to complete their AgriStack registration, ensure verification of their cultivated land and keep their Aadhaar-linked bank account details accurate to avoid difficulties in receiving assistance.
He said the Krishak Unnati Yojana reflects the state government’s commitment to farmers’ welfare. The scheme, he added, will provide financial support to farmers and help create a favourable environment for making agriculture more profitable.
