Tag: Farmer Welfare

Jashwant Sahu of Mokhla village receives ₹1.92 lakh under the Krishak Unnati Yojana, says timely DBT credit has strengthened his farming plans and doubled Holi celebrations.

Hemant Verma, a farmer from Murmunda village in Rajnandgaon, receives ₹39,181 under the Krishak Unnati Yojana and says the assistance will help him build a new house and improve farming operations.

Chairing the weekly time-limit review meeting, Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav issued comprehensive directions to strengthen health services, improve maternal and child care, accelerate paddy lifting operations and ensure effective implementation of key government schemes.

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.

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.

Reaffirming its commitment to farmers, the state government has accelerated paddy procurement under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, with over 23.48 lakh farmers already selling their produce and payments exceeding ₹29,597 crore. With daily procurement touching 3 lakh metric tonnes, authorities plan to issue more than 70,000 tokens in the next three days to facilitate further sales.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav on Tuesday issued strict directions to officials to strengthen healthcare services for women, ensure timely relief for farmers, and improve Class 10 and 12 examination outcomes, while reviewing the implementation of key welfare schemes during the weekly time-limit meeting.

The Chhattisgarh government has announced that all issues related to registration and verification on the Integrated Farmer Portal will be resolved by January 7, 2026. Officials have been instructed to complete physical verification within the stipulated timeline to ensure eligible farmers receive scheme benefits without delay.

The Saur Sujala Yojana is transforming agriculture in Rajnandgaon by providing solar irrigation pumps that enhance productivity, conserve groundwater, cut energy costs, and strengthen the rural economy.

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.

Government-backed schemes such as the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Krishak Unnati Yojana are transforming the lives of farmers in Rajnandgaon, enabling them to expand their agricultural activities and fulfil long-awaited dreams. Bargahi farmer Sevak Ram, who arrived at the Dhaba paddy procurement centre with 190 quintals of paddy, expressed gratitude to the government, highlighting how last year’s income allowed him to purchase farmland and increase production, while this year’s earnings will help him build a new home.