Tag: Rajnandgaon Farmers

With procurement at ₹3100 per quintal and improved facilities at procurement centres, farmers in Rajnandgaon express satisfaction. Many are using the proceeds to upgrade homes, expand farming, and invest in irrigation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 21st installment of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi from Coimbatore, transferring ₹20.64 crore to 1,03,203 farmers of Rajnandgaon district through the Aadhaar-based system. A district-level program was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sargi, with officials encouraging farmers to embrace modern and diversified farming.

“This year, I will build a new house from my paddy income,” says Rajnandgaon farmer as government schemes boost...

Ahead of PM Kisan Day on November 19, the government will release the 21st PM-KISAN installment, transferring ₹20.64 crore to over 1.03 lakh farmers in Rajnandgaon district through Aadhaar-based payments. The Agriculture Department has urged farmers to join district, block and panchayat-level events or connect online via the national webcast.

In a major step towards modernizing agriculture in Rajnandgaon, the government has disbursed ₹3.31 crore in subsidies under the Agricultural Mechanization Sub-Mission. This initiative aims to equip farmers with advanced machinery like tractors and harvesters, enhancing productivity, reducing labor, and promoting sustainable farming. The scheme reflects the government’s commitment to empowering farmers with technology-driven solutions for long-term growth and food security.

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.