Tag: Paddy Procurement

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.

Farmers in Rajnandgaon will hold a Kisan Swabhiman Rally today to protest alleged irregularities in paddy procurement, delayed payments and illegal deductions, pressing a 12-point charter of demands before the administration.

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.

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.

A severe technical glitch that prevented hundreds of farmers from Keargi (B) village in Dongargaon tehsil from receiving procurement tokens has finally been resolved after former MP Abhishek Singh intervened and coordinated with state-level officials and NIC New Delhi. With token issuance restarted, affected farmers can now sell their paddy at the MSP.

Acting on the directives of Collector Jitendra Yadav, the Rajnandgaon district administration has intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy procurement. On 3 December, joint teams seized 649.60 quintals of illegal paddy worth ₹20.13 lakh across six cases. With this, total seizures during the Kharif Marketing Year 2025-26 have risen to 17,621.86 quintals valued at over ₹5.46 crore, along with eight vehicles. Officials have warned that repeat offenders and middlemen may soon face criminal cases.

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.

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.

Under Collector Jitendra Yadav’s strict directives, joint teams of Revenue, Food, and Mandi Departments seized 215.60 quintals of illegal paddy on Saturday. With this, total seizures in the current season have touched 123 cases across the district.

Acting on the directives of Collector Jitendra Yadav, authorities in Rajnandgaon have ramped up enforcement against illegal paddy trade. With fresh seizures recorded on November 29, the district has now confiscated over 15,457 quintals of illegal paddy and eight vehicles since the start of the 2025–26 Kharif marketing season.