Paddy Procurement: Odisha Farmers to Get ₹3,100/Quintal as Govt Begins Registration Drive
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Registration window open till August 20, with verification and eligibility list by September 30.
MSP raised to ₹3,100 per quintal, fueling greater farmer interest in state procurement. New government expands timeline to ensure more farmers benefit from the scheme.
Bhubaneswar, Jul 21: Pradeep Bal Samanta, Odisha’s Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cooperation, Handloom and Textiles, announced the commencement of a farmer registration campaign for the upcoming paddy procurement cycle.
Farmers can register till August 20, while verification of their details will be completed by September 9. A list of eligible farmers will be published by September 30, ensuring streamlined procurement and fair access to benefits.
The initiative comes in response to increased interest among cultivators after the state government pledged to procure paddy at ₹3,100 per quintal. According to Minister Samanta, this hike in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) has sparked enthusiasm in farming communities, prompting expectations of higher registration numbers this year.
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To accommodate more participants, the government has extended the registration window and accelerated the implementation process. The move aims to ensure that all eligible farmers can enroll, allowing them to benefit from state-backed procurement and support schemes.
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