Raipur: Chhattisgarh is set to launch its statewide paddy procurement drive on November 15, coinciding with Tribal Pride Day (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas). Under the initiative, the state government aims to procure paddy from more than 27.50 lakh farmers at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal, with a maximum procurement limit of 21 quintals per acre.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, the state government has completed preparations for the Kharif Marketing Year 2026-27. A total of 3,100 paddy procurement centres will operate across the state to ensure convenient, transparent and organised procurement for farmers.
3,100 Paddy Procurement Centres to Ensure Smooth Arrangements
The state government has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure that farmers do not face difficulties while selling their produce.
Procurement centres will be equipped with adequate supplies of gunny bags, electronic weighing machines, paddy quality-testing equipment and facilities for safe storage and transportation.
Basic amenities such as drinking water, seating arrangements and shaded areas will also be provided to farmers visiting the centres.
The government has directed officials to ensure that all necessary facilities are available and that procurement operations remain transparent and systematic throughout the season.
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360 New Procurement Centres to Be Opened
Chhattisgarh will open 360 new paddy procurement centres this year, taking the total number of centres across the state to 3,100.
The additional centres will allow farmers to sell their produce closer to their villages. This is expected to reduce transportation distance and time while helping prevent unnecessary overcrowding at existing procurement centres.
Registration and Loan Book Requirements Simplified for Farmers
The state government has introduced several measures to simplify the paddy procurement process and provide relief to farmers.
Key changes include:
- Farmers registered in the previous year who have an available AgriStack ID will not need to register again.
- Farmers will no longer be required to bring their loan books (Rin Pustika) to the cooperative society at the time of selling paddy.
- Digital Crop Survey will be used to determine agricultural land holdings online.
- Biometric-based procurement arrangements will be implemented to improve transparency.
These measures aim to make the procurement process easier, more efficient and transparent.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai Directs Officials to Prioritise Farmers’ Interests
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has described paddy procurement as an important initiative linked to the economic interests of farmers and directed officials to ensure that there is no negligence in the arrangements.
Under the guidance of Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam and administrative coordination of Agriculture Production Commissioner Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, the concerned departments are prioritising farmers’ convenience and agricultural interests.
The government has also emphasised regular monitoring of procurement centres and timely resolution of farmers’ complaints.
Around ₹1.50 Lakh Crore Paid to Farmers Over Three Years
Known as the Rice Bowl of India, Chhattisgarh considers paddy procurement an important driver of its rural economy.
During the last three Kharif Marketing Years, the state procured approximately 437 lakh metric tonnes of paddy and paid around ₹1.50 lakh crore to farmers.
The year-wise procurement figures are as follows:
- 2023-24: 144.92 lakh metric tonnes
- 2024-25: 149.25 lakh metric tonnes
- 2025-26: Approximately 142 lakh metric tonnes
The procurement programme has played a significant role in supporting farmers’ incomes and strengthening the rural economy.
Krishak Unnati Yojana Provides Over ₹35,904 Crore to Farmers
The state government is also providing additional financial support to farmers through the Krishak Unnati Yojana.
Between Kharif 2023 and Kharif 2025, approximately 25.52 lakh farmers received financial assistance totalling ₹35,904.90 crore under the scheme.
In another initiative to encourage crop diversification, the government has increased financial assistance for farmers who cultivate alternative profitable crops instead of paddy. The assistance has been raised from ₹11,000 to ₹15,000 per acre.
The measure aims to encourage farmers to diversify their crops while providing them with additional financial support.
Regular Monitoring to Ensure Timely Procurement and Payments
The state government has directed officials to closely monitor procurement operations to ensure that farmers do not face unnecessary difficulties, from selling their produce to receiving payments.
Priority areas include adequate availability of gunny bags, proper storage of procured paddy, timely transportation and regular monitoring of procurement centres. Officials have also been instructed to address farmers’ complaints promptly and ensure that all arrangements function smoothly throughout the procurement season.
Paddy Procurement to Strengthen Rural Economy
Agriculture supports the livelihoods of nearly 40 lakh farming families in Chhattisgarh. The procurement programme is particularly important for small and marginal farmers, for whom fair prices and convenient procurement facilities provide essential economic support.
Beginning on Tribal Pride Day, the 2026-27 paddy procurement campaign reflects the state government’s focus on ensuring better prices for farmers, improving procurement facilities and strengthening the rural economy.
With preparations completed across 3,100 centres, Chhattisgarh is gearing up for another major paddy procurement season under the leadership of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.
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