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Agriculture
Chhattisgarh CM Announces ₹13,839 per Acre Support for Paddy Farmers
✍️ ET Government
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:31 AM
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Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel declared a uniform cash assistance of ₹13,839 per acre for paddy growers across the state, irrespective of their crop yield.
Raipur, Chhattisgarh – The state government announced a new financial relief scheme for paddy cultivators, fixing the aid at ₹13,839 per acre. The amount will be disbursed uniformly, without linking it to the actual yield of each farmer, aiming to provide predictable income support.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the measure is intended to cushion farmers against market volatility and input cost pressures. The scheme will be funded through the state’s agricultural budget and is expected to be rolled out before the upcoming sowing season.
State officials indicated that the assistance will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible paddy growers, following verification of land records. The move has been welcomed by farmer unions, though some have called for additional measures to address long‑term productivity challenges.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort by the Chhattisgarh administration to bolster the agrarian sector, which contributes significantly to the state’s economy.
Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said the measure is intended to cushion farmers against market volatility and input cost pressures. The scheme will be funded through the state’s agricultural budget and is expected to be rolled out before the upcoming sowing season.
State officials indicated that the assistance will be transferred directly to the bank accounts of eligible paddy growers, following verification of land records. The move has been welcomed by farmer unions, though some have called for additional measures to address long‑term productivity challenges.
The announcement comes as part of a broader effort by the Chhattisgarh administration to bolster the agrarian sector, which contributes significantly to the state’s economy.