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Haryana's Record Paddy Procurement: 48.44 Lakh MT Amid Rs 9,029 Crore Farmer Payouts

Haryana has successfully procured 48.44 lakh metric tonnes of paddy during the current season. The state government transferred Rs 9,029.39 crore directly to farmers' bank accounts under the MSP scheme. Procurement operations are being conducted through multiple agencies including HAFED and Warehousing corporations. Farmers are encouraged to ensure their paddy meets the 17% moisture standard for smooth transactions.

Key Points: Haryana Procures 48.44 Lakh MT Paddy with Rs 9,029 Crore MSP

  • Over 252,693 registered farmers benefited from the procurement system
  • Direct bank transfers totaling Rs 9,029.39 crore were made to farmers
  • Procurement conducted through HAFED and Warehousing agencies across districts
  • Farmers urged to bring paddy with 17% moisture limit for quality standards
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48.44 lakh metric tonnes paddy procured in Haryana

Haryana procures 48.44 lakh MT paddy, transfers Rs 9,029 crore directly to farmers via MSP. Over 252,000 farmers benefit from smooth procurement operations.

"The government has ensured timely payment of the minimum support price (MSP) to farmers - Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Spokesperson"

Chandigarh, Oct 23

A total of 8.44 lakh MT of paddy has been procured in Haryana, the state government said on Thursday.

A total of 49.94 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of paddy arrived in procurement centres in the state.

During the kharif procurement season, Rs 9,029.39 crore has been transferred directly to the bank accounts of farmers in the state.

"The government has ensured timely payment of the minimum support price (MSP) to farmers," a spokesperson for the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs said.

He said the government is ensuring smooth and efficient paddy procurement in all designated grain markets while keeping the interests of farmers as its top priority.

He said HAFED, Warehousing, and Food and Supplies agencies are actively procuring paddy in various districts. Instructions have been issued to the departments concerned to ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience while selling their crops.

Paddy is being purchased from farmers registered on the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal. So far, procurement has been completed from 252,693 registered farmers under this system, according to the spokesperson.

The procurement is underway under the MSP policy of the Union government, and payment for the procured crop is directly transferred to the farmers' bank accounts.

The spokesperson has appealed to farmers to bring their paddy to the mandis, only after ensuring that it meets the quality standards prescribed by the Union government, particularly the moisture limit of 17 per cent.

The state's procurement agencies have made adequate arrangements for the smooth purchase and lifting of paddy.

The payment for the procured paddy is being made at the MSP of Rs 2,389 per quintal, as fixed by the government of India, with no deductions.

According to the spokesperson, instructions have been given to maintain proper facilities in mandis, like electricity, clean drinking water, and toilets.

He appealed to farmers to bring their well-dried paddy to the markets so they can receive fair and timely payment for their produce. Moreover, commission agents clean paddy at their level.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 9,029 crore transferred directly to farmers is impressive! But I hope the government also focuses on crop diversification. Punjab and Haryana farmers need to move away from water-intensive paddy cultivation for sustainable agriculture.
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Suresh O
As someone from a farming family, I appreciate the 'Meri Fasal Mera Byora' portal system. Digital registration has made the procurement process much smoother. No more standing in long queues for days!
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Anjali F
The focus on quality standards (17% moisture limit) is important, but many small farmers struggle with proper drying facilities. Government should provide subsidized drying equipment to ensure fair pricing for all farmers.
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Michael C
Visiting India during harvest season and seeing this procurement system in action is fascinating. The scale of operations and direct benefit transfer shows how technology is transforming agriculture here. Impressive work!
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Kavya N
Good to see basic facilities like electricity, water and toilets being maintained in mandis. These small things make a big difference for farmers who spend long hours there. Hope this continues throughout the procurement season. 🙏

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