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Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to speed up paddy procurement while ensuring strict physical verification and action against middlemen, stressing transparency and farmer-friendly operations at procurement centres.

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.

The paddy procurement campaign in Mohla district has gained strong momentum, bringing visible joy among farmers as the government begins procurement at an MSP of ₹3,100 per quintal under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26. With transparent arrangements, biometric verification, and strict monitoring against illegal trade, the district administration reports over 1.55 lakh quintals procured from more than 43,500 registered farmers so far.

Collector Jitendra Yadav carried out an unannounced inspection of paddy procurement centres across Tumdibod, Tilairwar, Maharajpur and Kohka on Wednesday. He reviewed registers, daily procurement records, and on-ground arrangements, instructing officers to strictly maintain farmer-friendly facilities and adhere to procurement norms.

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.

Farmer Nandkishore from Rajnandgaon expressed joy after selling his paddy on the first day of procurement under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26, praising the government’s support price of ₹3,100 per quintal and its transparent, farmer-friendly online systems.

The Chhattisgarh Government has launched the “Token Tumhar Haath” mobile app, enabling farmers to receive paddy procurement tokens directly on their phones with Aadhaar-based verification, ensuring transparency and convenience in the purchase process.

19,153 farmers from Chhuria tehsil have been registered on the AgriStack portal, with digital and manual Girdawari processes underway. Verification and correction of crop data entries will continue until November 30 as directed by the state government.

Collector Jitendra Yadav conducted an unannounced inspection at Ghumka Tehsil Office, interacted with farmers, reviewed revenue case disposal, and instructed officials to ensure timely public services. A Help Desk will be set up to monitor grievances and support citizens.

At a workshop in Rajnandgaon, Speaker Dr. Raman Singh highlighted solar power as a golden opportunity for farmers and citizens to achieve self-reliance and protect the environment. He flagged off the ‘Surya Rath’ and promoted the Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and Kusum Yojana, offering subsidies for rooftop solar and solar pumps.