Tag: Chhattisgarh Farmers

A district-level training in Balrampur highlighted how beekeeping can increase farmers’ income by up to 25%. Experts emphasized diversification and scientific methods.

BJP Kisan Morcha Rajnandgaon District President Daduram Sonkar has welcomed the release of the 22nd installment of PM-Kisan, under which more than ₹18,000 crore was transferred to over 9 crore farmers across India, including more than 24.71 lakh farmers in Chhattisgarh.

Farmer registration under the PM-AASHA Price Support Scheme is ongoing in Rajnandgaon through digital portals, enabling MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds with direct payment benefits.

Farmers in Rajnandgaon can register under the PM-AASHA Price Support Scheme to sell pulses and oilseed crops at MSP through NAFED procurement, with payments directly credited to their bank accounts.

The Solar Sujala Scheme is helping farmers in Rajnandgaon reduce irrigation costs and increase productivity, with repairs of non-functional solar pumps restoring benefits and strengthening the rural economy.

To ensure timely availability of fertilisers for the upcoming Kharif season 2026, the Rajnandgaon administration has initiated advance fertiliser lifting from February 1. Farmers lifting fertilisers in advance till May 31, 2026, will not be charged any interest by cooperative societies.

In a major relief to farmers, the Chhattisgarh government has extended the paddy procurement period by two additional days following directions from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The decision has been welcomed across the district, with BJP leaders stating that it reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring hassle-free sale of farmers’ produce.

Rajnandgaon district wrapped up the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26 paddy procurement campaign amid enthusiastic participation from farmers, with over 62.49 lakh quintals purchased from 1.24 lakh registered cultivators, amounting to payments of more than ₹1,483 crore.

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 Chhattisgarh State Farmers’ Union will hold street meetings at Singhola and Surgi markets to protest alleged illegal deductions from farmers at paddy procurement centres, while continuing a signature campaign and seeking political intervention.

Under the PM-AASHA scheme, the Chhattisgarh government has announced MSP-based procurement of major pulses and oilseeds through cooperative societies. With procurement dates set between December 2025 and May 2026, farmers in Rajnandgaon are expected to benefit significantly from assured returns and expanded crop opportunities.

Rajnandgaon’s paddy procurement season is strengthening farmer incomes, with many using last year’s earnings to invest in borewells, sprinklers, and motorcycles. Transparent MSP-based procurement and the Krishak Unnati Yojana are boosting confidence and drawing more farmers toward agriculture.