Tag: rural economy

Farmer registration under the PM-AASHA Price Support Scheme is ongoing in Rajnandgaon through digital portals, enabling MSP procurement of pulses and oilseeds with direct payment benefits.

Congress leader Anis Khan has criticised the Chhattisgarh Budget, calling it numerically large but weak in priorities, alleging inadequate focus on agriculture, employment, rural economy and welfare commitments. He also raised concerns over the discontinuation of initiatives introduced during the tenure of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.

Mulchand Lodhi termed the Chhattisgarh budget farmer-centric, saying provisions for irrigation, MSP procurement, mechanisation, and allied agriculture sectors will strengthen rural income and economic growth.

The Solar Sujala Scheme is helping farmers in Rajnandgaon reduce irrigation costs and increase productivity, with repairs of non-functional solar pumps restoring benefits and strengthening the rural economy.

Farmer Daulatram Sahu of Janglesar village has cultivated coriander on 2.5 acres instead of summer paddy, with support from the Horticulture Department, highlighting the growing push for crop diversification in Rajnandgaon district.

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.

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.

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) established at Jamgaon M in Durg district is emerging as a key driver of rural economic growth by generating employment through forest produce processing, herbal product manufacturing and value addition under the ‘Chhattisgarh Herbal’ brand.

The Saur Sujala Yojana is transforming agriculture in Rajnandgaon by providing solar irrigation pumps that enhance productivity, conserve groundwater, cut energy costs, and strengthen the rural economy.

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.