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Bihar paddy procurement to begin from 15 November
The Story in Brief
Paddy procurement for the kharif marketing season 2026-27 will begin on 15 November in Bihar. District Magistrate Shekhar Anand chaired a review meeting on Saturday, 24 October, at the collectorate to oversee preparations.
Officials were directed to register as many eligible farmers as possible and complete verification of those who have applied. The meeting also instructed selection of committees for procurement and registration and physical verification of rice mills. The district has 54 PACS and five trade boards.
The government has set the support price at Rs 2,441 per quintal for ordinary paddy and Rs 2,461 per quintal for Grade-A paddy. So far, 319 farmers have been registered, including 253 raiyat and 66 non-raiyat farmers. Six rice mills have been registered. Farmers can contact the toll-free number 18001800110 for information or grievances.
Indian Opinion Analysis
With registration at just 319 farmers and the procurement date set for 15 November, the district administration faces a tight window to enrol and verify eligible growers. The review meeting’s focus on expediting registration and mill verification suggests gaps in readiness. The toll-free number provides a channel for farmer complaints, but its effectiveness will depend on how quickly the administration resolves issues. The key measure now is whether the 54 PACS and five trade boards can handle procurement without delays.
Farmers in the district will be affected by the support price, which for ordinary paddy is Rs 2,441 per quintal and for Grade-A is Rs 2,461 per quintal. The procurement process leaves room for delays in registration and verification.
Source: bhaskar.com
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