Tag: Farmers Welfare

Mulchand Lodhi termed the Chhattisgarh budget farmer-centric, saying provisions for irrigation, MSP procurement, mechanisation, and allied agriculture sectors will strengthen rural income and economic growth.

Rajnandgaon district has exceeded its seed production registration target under the Rabi 2025–26 Seed Production Programme, achieving coverage of 1,146 hectares against the prescribed target of 1,000 hectares. Officials said the milestone reflects strong farmer participation and focused efforts by the Agriculture Department to promote certified seed production, particularly in pulses and oilseeds.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to ensure hassle-free paddy procurement for farmers, warning of strict action against negligence, irregularities and illegal transportation by middlemen.

Rajnandgaon district has procured over 52 lakh quintals of paddy worth more than ₹1,234 crore from over one lakh farmers under the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, bringing widespread satisfaction among the farming community.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has extended the mandi fee exemption for rice exporters by another year, announcing the decision at the India International Rice Summit in Raipur. The move is expected to boost rice exports, benefit farmers, and strengthen the state’s agri-export ecosystem.

Farmers in Rajnandgaon district have time till December 31 to insure their Rabi crops under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the 2025–26 season. The Agriculture Department has appealed to cultivators to avail the scheme to safeguard against losses caused by untimely rainfall and other natural calamities.

Rajnandgaon is poised for major industrial growth with the proposed establishment of a gas-based fertiliser plant, following sustained efforts by Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr Raman Singh. The Chhattisgarh government has signed an MoU with GAIL to set up a greenfield urea manufacturing unit with an annual capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tonnes, expected to boost the state’s economy, benefit farmers, and generate large-scale employment.

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.

Collector Jitendra Yadav reviewed paddy procurement arrangements in Rajnandgaon, directing strict action against middlemen and ensuring priority purchase from small farmers along with smooth and transparent procurement operations.

A Rajnandgaon farmer has praised the Chhattisgarh government’s support price policy and Krishak Unnati Yojana for providing strong economic support during the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26. With smooth online token issuance, electronic weighing, and improved facilities at the Sukuldaihan paddy procurement centre, farmers are receiving fair value and timely assistance.

In a symbolic and unprecedented gesture, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath personally filled out his Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form, becoming the first citizen to complete the process under the state’s massive land record correction drive. His move aims to inspire officials and residents alike to participate in the campaign, which seeks to eliminate decades-old errors in revenue documents and ensure rightful ownership for every landholder across the state.