Tag: Paddy Procurement

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.

In a major relief to farmers, the Chhattisgarh government has extended the paddy procurement period by two additional days following directions from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai. The decision has been welcomed across the district, with BJP leaders stating that it reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring hassle-free sale of farmers’ produce.

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 state government’s paddy procurement policy is reinforcing farmers’ confidence in public institutions across Rajnandgaon. With assured purchases at Minimum Support Price, time-bound payments, and transparent digital processes, cultivators are benefiting directly, enabling smoother preparation for subsequent crops and strengthening the rural economy.

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.

Rajnandgaon Collector Jitendra Yadav chaired the weekly time-limit meeting on Wednesday, directing officials to conduct regular field visits for ground-level implementation of government welfare schemes while reviewing pending cases under CM Jandarshan, PG Portal and Collector Jandarshan.

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.

In a powerful sign of transformation in Naxal-affected Bastar, Sukma farmer Koyna Baghel purchased a tractor after selling 50 quintals of paddy, with payment credited within 48 hours. The story reflects Chhattisgarh’s evolving rural economy under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai’s governance and farm reforms.

The Congress, led by district president Vipin Yadav, submitted a memorandum at the Rajnandgaon Collectorate demanding policy corrections, relief for farmers and a public apology from the state government over administrative failures in paddy procurement and rural welfare schemes.

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.