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Chhattisgarh to Start Paddy Procurement on Nov 15, Benefiting 27.5 Lakh Farmers
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 01:31 AM
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The Chhattisgarh government will launch a paddy procurement drive on November 15, targeting more than 27.5 lakh farmers across the state.
The state government of Chhattisgarh announced that a paddy procurement drive will commence on 15 November 2026. The scheme is designed to purchase paddy directly from cultivators, ensuring timely payment and reducing post‑harvest losses.
According to the announcement, over 27.5 lakh farmers are expected to participate, making it one of the largest procurement operations in the state. The drive aligns with the government's broader effort to stabilise farm incomes and support the rice‑producing region.
Officials said that the procurement will be carried out through existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) yards and designated procurement centres. The state will release detailed guidelines on procurement rates, quality standards, and payment procedures in the coming days.
The initiative comes ahead of the upcoming Kharif harvest, aiming to provide a reliable market for farmers and curb distress sales. Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have welcomed the move, citing the need for assured procurement mechanisms.
The government will monitor the drive closely to ensure transparency and efficiency, with regular updates expected through official channels.
According to the announcement, over 27.5 lakh farmers are expected to participate, making it one of the largest procurement operations in the state. The drive aligns with the government's broader effort to stabilise farm incomes and support the rice‑producing region.
Officials said that the procurement will be carried out through existing APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee) yards and designated procurement centres. The state will release detailed guidelines on procurement rates, quality standards, and payment procedures in the coming days.
The initiative comes ahead of the upcoming Kharif harvest, aiming to provide a reliable market for farmers and curb distress sales. Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have welcomed the move, citing the need for assured procurement mechanisms.
The government will monitor the drive closely to ensure transparency and efficiency, with regular updates expected through official channels.