Chhattisgarh began its 2026-27 kharif paddy procurement season on November 15, buying grain from registered farmers at a support price of Rs 3,100 per quintal across roughly 3,100 centres statewide. The state government is also continuing a Rs 13,839-per-acre input assistance payment for farmers who sell below the 21-quintal-per-acre cap, Patrika reported.
The season covers the kharif marketing year 2026-27 and runs from November 15, according to a report by United News of India, which reported remarks from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on the state’s commitment to farmers. The state cabinet approved 360 new procurement centres ahead of the season, taking the statewide total to about 3,100, CMV360 reported. The government expects to buy paddy from more than 27.50 lakh registered farmers statewide this season, the same report said.
In Dhamtari district, which recently reported a sharp rise in harvest-season eye injuries, 108 of those centres were ready on opening day. More than 550 farmers collected tokens to sell paddy, with about 20,000 quintals expected from the district on the first day, Patrika reported.
What the Amdi Centre in Dhamtari Stocked for Day One
At the Amdi procurement centre in Dhamtari, officials stocked 31,900 gunny bags against a buffer limit of 13,600 quintals for 1,318 registered farmers, Patrika reported. The centre also released a storage-cost advance of Rs 1,67,580 ahead of the opening.
Dhamtari collector Abinash Mishra directed officials to verify arrangements at the district’s procurement centres before the season opened, according to the same report. The checks covered gunny bag stock, weighing equipment and token distribution at each centre.
Who Qualifies for the Rs 13,839-Per-Acre Payment
Under the earlier rule, the input assistance (aadan sahayata) a farmer received depended on how much paddy they actually sold. Patrika reported that the state has now made the full Rs 13,839-per-acre payment available even to farmers who deliver less than the 21-quintal-per-acre ceiling.
The change is aimed at small and marginal farmers, growers in low-productivity areas, and families in tribal regions who often fall short of the full quota, the report said. The payment is separate from the Rs 3,100-per-quintal procurement price and is paid under the state’s Krishak Unnati Yojana.
How This Season Compares on Paper
The support price has held at Rs 3,100 per quintal for a second straight season, while the state has expanded its procurement network, according to CMV360 and UNI.
| Detail | 2025-26 season | 2026-27 season |
|---|---|---|
| Support price | Rs 3,100 per quintal | Rs 3,100 per quintal |
| Procurement centres | About 2,740 | About 3,100 (360 new) |
| Season start | November 15, 2025 | November 15, 2026 |
| Per-acre sales cap for full input assistance | Tied to quantity sold | Rs 13,839/acre even below 21 quintals/acre |
Checks Against Cross-Border Paddy Smuggling
The state has set up 131 border procurement centres and 273 check posts to stop paddy grown in neighbouring states from being sold into Chhattisgarh’s higher support price, CMV360 reported. District-level special investigation teams will monitor suspicious movement near the border.
Complaints at the most sensitive centres are to be resolved within 24 hours, within 48 hours at other sensitive centres, and within 72 hours at normal centres, according to the same report. The timelines apply across the roughly 3,100 centres statewide, including the 131 identified as border-sensitive.
What Farmers Still Need to Do
Farmers who registered last season and already hold an AgriStack ID do not need to register again this year, CMV360 reported. Those farmers are also exempt from submitting a separate loan book to the procurement committee, since acreage is verified through a digital crop survey instead.
New and first-time sellers still need to complete e-KYC and biometric verification at their assigned centre before receiving a token, per the same report. Officials in Dhamtari have asked registered farmers to collect their sale tokens directly from their assigned centre rather than through intermediaries, Patrika reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the paddy support price in Chhattisgarh for 2026-27?
Rs 3,100 per quintal, according to CMV360 and UNI reports citing the state government’s arrangements for the season.
Can a farmer get the Rs 13,839-per-acre payment without selling the full 21 quintals per acre?
Yes. Patrika reported that the state removed the earlier condition tying the payment to the quantity actually sold.
How many procurement centres are open this season?
About 3,100 statewide, including 360 added ahead of this season, per CMV360.
When does this season’s procurement close?
UNI reported a window running through mid-January 2027, though some other reports have not confirmed a closing date. Farmers should check with their local centre for the final cut-off.
District-wise procurement figures for the rest of Chhattisgarh are expected over the coming days as more centres report their opening tallies. The pace of registrations against the state’s 27.50 lakh farmer target will also become clearer once the first week’s numbers are compiled.
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