TFP Bureau, Raipur, October 7, 2025: The Chhattisgarh government has announced that farmers must register on the Agristack portal by October 31 to be eligible for paddy procurement at the minimum support price (MSP) for the Kharif marketing year 2025–26. Developed by the Government of India, the Agristack portal serves as a unified digital agricultural database aimed at ensuring transparency, accuracy, and accountability in the procurement process.
Food Secretary Reena Babasaheb Kangale informed that the Agristack portal registers farmers based on their Aadhaar and land records, generating a Unique Farmer ID. This Aadhaar-linked system ensures that government benefits reach only genuine and eligible beneficiaries. “The primary goal is to make the paddy procurement process transparent and farmer-friendly, allowing direct payments to the registered farmers,” she said.
Last year, more than 25.49 lakh farmers sold paddy in Chhattisgarh. So far, 21.47 lakh farmers have completed registration on the Agristack portal for this season. The remaining farmers have been advised to visit their nearest cooperative society or designated registration center before the October 31 deadline. All district collectors and procurement committees have been instructed to ensure smooth registration and facilitate the process at the local level.
The Food Department has also launched a toll-free helpline, 1800-233-1030, to assist farmers with registration and technical issues related to the Agristack portal. Officials emphasized that digital crop surveys and e-KYC will strengthen the foundation of good governance and efficient agricultural management in the state.
Chhattisgarh has also achieved significant progress in its digital crop survey drive. Out of 20,000 villages, surveys have been completed in 13,879 villages. The reports from both digital crop surveys and manual Girdawari are being presented before Gram Sabhas between October 2 and 14. Lists of surveyed farmers have been displayed publicly in Panchayat buildings, and local announcements are being made to ensure maximum transparency.
District Collectors, Food Officers, and senior administrative officials are closely monitoring the process to ensure fairness and accountability. The government described this initiative as a milestone in advancing “Digital Agriculture” and a step forward in the state’s commitment to transparency, efficiency, and farmer empowerment through technology-driven governance.
