Raipur. The process of paddy procurement which started from November 14 in the state is continuing. So far, about 86.42 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been procured in Chhattisgarh. In lieu of paddy procurement, Rs 19 thousand 415 crore has been paid to 17.50 lakh farmers under the bank linking system. This campaign of paddy procurement will run till 31 January 2025. Along with paddy procurement, paddy is also being lifted by the millers at a fast pace. DO and TO have been issued for 58.35 lakh metric tonnes of paddy for paddy lifting, against which 32.57 lakh metric tonnes of paddyFood department officials said that 27.78 lakh farmers have registered for this Kharif season. This includes 1.59 lakh new farmers. This year, 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy is estimated to be purchased through 2739 procurement centres. has been lifted so far.
Food department officials said that today on 31 December, 2.87 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been purchased from 63,831 farmers. More than 84 thousand 702 tokens were issued for this. 74 thousand 761 tokens have been issued for the coming day.
Food department officials said that 27.78 lakh farmers have registered for this Kharif season. This includes 1.59 lakh new farmers. This year, 160 lakh metric tonnes of paddy is estimated to be purchased through 2739 procurement centres.Food department officials said that today on 31 December, 2.87 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been purchased from 63,831 farmers. More than 84 thousand 702 tokens were issued for this. 74 thousand 761 tokens have been issued for the coming day.
