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Bengal's Paddy Revolution: Direct Payments to Farmers Amid Procurement Drive

West Bengal is kicking off its paddy procurement season on November 1 with some significant improvements for farmers. The government has established 620 permanent buying centers plus mobile units to reach remote farming communities. Farmers will now receive direct bank transfers within three working days of selling their paddy. This streamlined payment system aims to eliminate delays and ensure farmers get their full payment of ₹2,389 per quintal promptly.

Key Points: West Bengal Paddy Procurement Starts Nov 1 with Direct Payments

  • Direct bank transfers ensure farmers receive payments within three working days after sale
  • 620 permanent buying centers established across West Bengal for paddy procurement
  • Mobile centers target remote areas where farmers face transportation challenges
  • Farmers receive ₹2,389 per quintal including state government bonus of ₹20
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Bengal to begin paddy procurement from Nov 1; payments directly to farmers' accounts

West Bengal begins kharif paddy procurement from November 1 with 620 permanent centers, mobile units for remote areas, and direct bank transfers within 3 days at ₹2,389 per quintal.

"If for some reason it is not possible to reach on the appointed day, then re-booking should be done - Senior Government Official"

Kolkata, Oct 25

The West Bengal Food Department will start buying paddy from farmers at the beginning of the kharif season on November 1, said a senior government official on Saturday.

It has been informed that if the paddy is sold in the government buying centre, the farmers will get the price of paddy within a maximum of three working days. The money will directly enter the bank account of the farmers. This initiative has been taken to ensure that there is no delay in getting money for the farmers after the sale of paddy, according to the official.

The government will buy paddy for the 2025-26 season across the state from November 1.

To collect this paddy, the Food Department is launching 620 permanent buying centres. In addition, about 179 mobile permanent purchase centres, which will mainly travel to remote areas, will buy paddy from farmers.

These mobile centres will play a major role especially where it is difficult for the farmers to reach the nearby permanent buying centres.

At the same time, temporary paddy procurement camps will be conducted at various places during the kharif season. These camps will be managed by various government agencies.

According to the guidelines issued by the Food Department, the agencies should inform the Food Department the day after the purchase of paddy in the temporary camp. The Food Department will verify that information and send the money to the farmer's bank account quickly.

Farmers will get Rs 2,369 per quintal if they sell paddy this season. Besides, the state government has decided to give an additional bonus of Rs 20 in case they sell paddy in government purchasing centres. Therefore, a total of Rs 2,389 per quintal will go to the farmer.

However, online registration has been made mandatory for the sale of paddy by the Food Department. Farmers have to go to the designated purchase centre and sell paddy on the appointed day.

"If for some reason it is not possible to reach on the appointed day, then re-booking should be done," said the official.

It should be noted that from November to February, these four months are considered as the busiest and most important time for buying paddy.

- IANS

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Priya S
Mobile centers for remote areas is a brilliant initiative. Many farmers in Sundarbans and hilly regions struggle to reach government centers. This will really help them get fair prices.
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Rohit P
The online registration requirement might be challenging for older farmers who aren't tech-savvy. Hope they have proper assistance centers to help with the digital process.
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Sarah B
Rs 2,389 per quintal with bonus is decent pricing. Hope the implementation matches the announcement. Farmers deserve timely payments after all their hard work during kharif season.
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Vikram M
Good step by Bengal government! The 3-day payment promise needs to be strictly monitored. Last year there were delays in some districts. Hope this time it's different. 🤞
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Michael C
The combination of permanent centers, mobile units, and temporary camps shows thoughtful planning. This should reduce the crowding and long queues that farmers often face during procurement season.

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