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Assam Sets ₹2,441/Quintal Price for 8.49 Lakh MT Paddy Procurement in 2026-27
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Nov 2026, 06:47 AM
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The Assam government has announced a target to procure 8.49 lakh metric tonnes of paddy at a price of ₹2,441 per quintal for the 2026‑27 financial year.
The Assam government has announced its procurement target for the 2026‑27 financial year, aiming to purchase 8.49 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
The state has fixed the purchase price at ₹2,441 per quintal, a figure that will be applied across the procurement process.
This move is part of Assam’s ongoing efforts to support farmers and ensure a stable supply of rice for the state’s food security needs.
The procurement will be executed through the state’s established paddy procurement scheme, which has been in place to provide a guaranteed market for farmers and to stabilize prices.
The state has fixed the purchase price at ₹2,441 per quintal, a figure that will be applied across the procurement process.
This move is part of Assam’s ongoing efforts to support farmers and ensure a stable supply of rice for the state’s food security needs.
The procurement will be executed through the state’s established paddy procurement scheme, which has been in place to provide a guaranteed market for farmers and to stabilize prices.