Tag: Chhattisgarh

The District Public Relations Department, Rajnandgaon, paid heartfelt tribute to former Assistant Grade-I Videshilal Parja, remembering his dedicated service, humility, and cooperative nature following his sudden demise.

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.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has ordered fearless action against illegal paddy middlemen and brokers, while directing officials to resolve AgriStack portal issues and intensify monitoring of procurement centres to ensure transparent and farmer-friendly paddy procurement.

A Rajnandgaon farmer has shifted from summer paddy to maize cultivation after crop losses last year, citing lower water use, reduced costs and nearly double profit per acre.

Rajnandgaon received a significant sporting uplift with administrative approval granted for the long-awaited AstroTurf replacement at its International Hockey Stadium. The decision—made possible through the coordinated efforts of senior public representatives—has generated widespread enthusiasm among players, officials, and sports enthusiasts.

The Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26 paddy procurement campaign has generated widespread satisfaction among farmers in Rajnandgaon. With smooth administrative arrangements and transparent processes, the district has so far procured 19,18,140 quintals of paddy worth ₹455.57 crore, while the lifting process remains in steady progress.

The ongoing paddy procurement campaign in Rajnandgaon district has generated widespread enthusiasm among farmers. With streamlined arrangements and timely payments, the administration has ensured smooth operations across all procurement centres.

In a significant step towards groundwater conservation and sustainable farming, the Khursipar Gram Sabha of Chhuria development block has unanimously decided not to cultivate paddy during the upcoming Rabi season. Farmers were encouraged to shift to less water-intensive crops and were made aware of the long-term benefits of crop diversification.

As the new paddy procurement season begins in Rajnandgaon, a serious concern has surfaced — nearly 1.75 lakh quintals of rice from last year’s custom milling cycle is still undeposited with NAN and FCI. With an estimated market value of around ₹80 crore, the missing stock raises troubling questions about accountability, transparency, and the growing dominance of millers in the system.

Rajnandgaon district has launched one of the toughest crackdowns in two decades against illegal paddy trade, following CM Vishnudev Sai’s strict directives. In just seven days, authorities have seized 3,859 quintals of illegal paddy worth over ₹1.19 crore, intensified border surveillance, and placed all 1,500 mandi licensees under scrutiny. The district is fast becoming a model for transparent paddy procurement.

The cooperative society strike in Chhattisgarh has ended, with employees assuring Collector Jitendra Yadav of smooth paddy procurement operations. Farmers anticipate a quick return to normalcy after days of disruption.

Chhattisgarh State Food Commission Chairman Sandeep Sharma reviewed PDS, Mid-Day Meal, Nutrition Programme, and hostel food systems in Rajnandgaon, directing timely ration distribution, strict monitoring, and ensuring that no beneficiary faces inconvenience.