- Preparations complete at procurement centers; adequate gunny bags and all essential facilities ensured for farmers
- Special emphasis on transparency through digital systems
- Prioritizing farmers’ interests under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai; approximately 437 lakh metric tonnes of paddy procured over the last three years
With a commitment to ensuring fair value and respect for the hard work of farmers, a state-wide mega paddy procurement campaign is set to commence on November 15, coinciding with ‘Tribal Pride Day’ (Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas). Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the state government has finalized comprehensive preparations for the Kharif marketing season 2026-27. This year, paddy will be procured from over 2.75 million (27.5 lakh) farmers across the state at a rate of ₹3,100 per quintal, with a procurement limit of 21 quintals per acre. To facilitate the process, 3,100 paddy procurement centers have been established across the state.
Transparent Systems and Essential Arrangements at Procurement Centers
The state government has ensured all necessary arrangements to make the paddy procurement process smooth, organized, and transparent. Priority has been given to the availability of an adequate number of gunny bags, electronic weighing scales, equipment for quality testing, and arrangements for secure storage and transportation. Special attention has also been paid to providing amenities for farmers—such as drinking water, seating areas, and shaded spaces—to ensure they face no inconvenience while selling their produce.
Prioritizing Farmers’ Convenience and Agricultural Interests
Describing the paddy procurement drive as a crucial initiative linked to the economic interests of farmers, Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has directed officials to ensure that there is no negligence in the arrangements. Under the guidance of Agriculture Minister Shri Ramvichar Netam and the administrative coordination of Agriculture Production Commissioner Shri Siddharth Komal Singh Pardeshi, the relevant departments are prioritizing the convenience of farmers and their agricultural interests.
Total of 3,100 Procurement Centers in the State
This year, 360 new paddy procurement centers are being opened, bringing the total number of such centers in the state to 3,100. The opening of these new centers will allow farmers to sell their paddy at locations closer to them. This will not only save time and reduce transportation distances but also help alleviate unnecessary crowding at the procurement centers.
Requirement to Bring ‘Loan Book’ (Rin Pustika) at the Time of Sale Abolished
To simplify the paddy procurement process, the state government has provided significant relief to farmers. Farmers who were registered last year and already have an ‘AgriStack ID’ will not be required to re-register. Furthermore, the mandatory requirement to bring a ‘loan book’ (Rin Pustika) to the procurement committee/center at the time of selling paddy has been abolished. Emphasis has been placed on ensuring transparency through the online determination of agricultural acreage via a ‘Digital Crop Survey’ and the implementation of a biometric-based procurement system.
Approximately ₹1.50 Lakh Crore Paid to Farmers Over the Last Three Years
In Chhattisgarh—often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’—paddy procurement is not merely a system for marketing agricultural produce; it is a key driver for the rural economy. Over the past three Kharif marketing years, approximately 437 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have been procured in the state. Specifically, 144.92 lakh metric tonnes were procured in 2023-24, 149.25 lakh metric tonnes in 2024-25, and approximately 142 lakh metric tonnes in 2025-26. During these three years, farmers have received payments totaling approximately ₹1.50 lakh crore. Assistance of Rs 15,000 per acre to encourage crop diversification
Under the ‘Krishak Unnati Yojana’ (Farmers’ Prosperity Scheme)—launched to provide additional financial support to farmers—a total of Rs 35,904.90 crore has been disbursed to approximately 25.52 lakh farmers between the Kharif 2023 and Kharif 2025 seasons. Furthermore, to promote crop diversification, the financial assistance provided to farmers who opt for other profitable crops instead of paddy has been increased from Rs 11,000 to Rs 15,000 per acre.
Regular monitoring of the procurement system and prompt resolution of farmers’ grievances
The state government is placing special emphasis on ensuring that farmers do not face any unnecessary hardship during the paddy procurement drive—from the sale of their produce to the receipt of payment. To this end, priority has been given to ensuring the availability of necessary resources at procurement centers, maintaining an adequate supply of gunny bags, ensuring the safe storage of procured paddy, and facilitating its timely lifting. Concerned officials have been instructed to focus on the regular monitoring of the procurement system and the swift resolution of any issues faced by farmers.
An efficient procurement system as a cornerstone of economic security
This initiative is crucial for strengthening the agricultural system, upon which the livelihoods of approximately 40 lakh farming families in the state depend. For small and marginal farmers in particular, fair prices for paddy and an accessible, efficient procurement system serve as the primary foundation for their economic security.
Launching on ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas’ (Tribal Pride Day), this major paddy procurement drive represents a significant initiative by the state government to honor those who feed the nation, foster agricultural prosperity, and strengthen the rural economy. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, the government is committed to ensuring that farmers receive better prices for their produce, benefit from a convenient procurement system, and experience a transparent process.With its efforts, Chhattisgarh is once again prepared for an extensive paddy procurement campaign.