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“Kocchiya Giri” Pushes Mandi System on the Backfoot — Tight Crackdown on Paddy Smuggling Creates Stir Among Small Traders and Farmers

Chhattisgarh Purushottam Tiwari -
A long‐standing informal “middlemen system” in Rajnandgaon’s agricultural mandis has come under unprecedented pressure as the district administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal paddy trade, fake procurement slips, and cross-border smuggling. The ongoing operations have shaken the entire unregulated network of agents, small traders, and farmers.

Rajnandgaon Administration Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Paddy Trade During Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26

Agriculture Purushottam Tiwari -
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.

Illegal Paddy Trade Crackdown Intensifies in Rajnandgaon: Over 207 Quintals Seized in a Single Day

Agriculture Purushottam Tiwari -
Rajnandgaon district intensified its crackdown on illegal paddy trade, seizing 207 quintals in a single day and pushing total seizures this season to 3,859 quintals valued at ₹1.19 crore. The administration warned middlemen of potential criminal action and deployed 24-hour teams at inter-state check-posts to curb unauthorized grain movement.

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Netaji Subhash Club to Get New Two-Storey Building, Mayor Announces at Birth Anniversary Event

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During celebrations marking the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Rajnandgaon, Mayor Madhusudan Yadav announced the construction of a new two-storey, fully equipped building for the Netaji Subhash Club. The announcement was welcomed by local residents, who have long demanded redevelopment of the ageing community facility.

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