Tag: Farmers Welfare

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav has directed officials to ensure the timely distribution of fertilisers and seeds to farmers ahead of the Kharif season. The district currently has 41,509 metric tonnes of fertilisers and 6,036 quintals of seeds available, while enforcement teams continue action against black marketing, hoarding and other irregularities.

The Government Horticulture Nursery at Pendri in Rajnandgaon is flourishing with vibrant flowers and fruit plants even during peak summer. Equipped with a modern plug-type vegetable seedling production unit, the nursery is emerging as an important center for farmers seeking quality saplings and advanced horticulture support.

A meeting of the BJP Kisan Morcha district unit in Rajnandgaon highlighted the role of the organization in strengthening farmers’ voices, with MP Santosh Pandey urging party workers to actively address farmers’ concerns and promote government schemes.

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.