Tag: Krishak Unnati Yojana

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.

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.

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.

The Agriculture Department secured first place at the district-level Republic Day celebrations in Rajnandgaon with its visually engaging and eco-friendly tableau, highlighting key government schemes for farmers, sustainable agriculture, and environmental awareness.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefiting from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and Krishak Unnati Yojana, farmer Santosh Devangan from Bhendikala expressed gratitude for timely paddy procurement at ₹3,100 per quintal and said the policy has freed him from taking loans while motivating him toward modern, double-crop farming.

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.