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Over 1.17 Lakh Farmers Registered on Agristek Portal in Rajnandgaon

In Rajnandgaon district, over 1.17 lakh farmers have registered on the Agristek portal for Kharif 2024-25, marking 94% coverage. The registration drive, conducted in mission mode, aimed to ensure that every farmer benefits from procurement schemes, with pending cases due to technical issues expected to be resolved soon.

Collector Tulika Prajapati Inspects Digital Crop Survey in Mohla Fields

Collector Tulika Prajapati inspected the Digital Crop Survey in Mohla block, directing surveyors to ensure error-free data collection. The initiative will provide accurate crop assessments, faster farmer benefits, and transparent implementation of agricultural schemes.

Chhattisgarh Farmers to Receive ₹553.34 Crore Under PM Kisan 20th Installment on August 2

Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam announced that ₹553.34 crore will be disbursed to 25.47 lakh farmers on August 2, 2025, as part of the 20th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme. So far, farmers in the state have received a total of ₹9765.26 crore under the scheme. The minister reaffirmed the state’s dedication to farmer welfare through timely delivery of seeds and fertilizers, paddy procurement at ₹3100/quintal, irrigation tax waivers, and targeted support for marginalized groups such as tribal farmers and vanpatta holders. Initiatives like the “Drone Didi” scheme and crop diversification efforts further highlight the government’s modern, inclusive approach to boosting agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods.

Union Food Department Officials Inspect PDS and Procurement Centers in Aspirational District Rajnandgaon

A central inspection team from the Ministry of Food and Public Distribution visited Rajnandgaon district to assess the implementation of PDS, fortified rice distribution, and paddy procurement operations. The team expressed satisfaction with the transparency and effectiveness of public welfare schemes in the aspirational district.

Farmer ID Registration on Agristack Portal Mandatory for Paddy Sale

Chhattisgarh has mandated registration on the Agristack Portal for all farmers intending to sell paddy at MSP for Kharif 2025-26. Rajnandgaon district has achieved 77% registration so far. The deadline for generating a Digital Farmer ID is August 30, 2025, after which unregistered farmers may lose access to subsidies, insurance, and procurement benefits.