TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 16, 2025: Chhattisgarh’s intensified crackdown on illegal paddy inflow during the support price procurement season has led to the seizure of 19,320 quintals of paddy between November 1 and 16. The state government has deployed strict surveillance mechanisms, including border checkpoints and task forces led by district collectors, to prevent inflow from neighbouring states.
Markfed’s Integrated Command and Control Centre is monitoring the procurement process in real time to ensure transparency and curb irregularities.
According to data released by Markfed, Mahasamund district reported the highest seizure, followed by substantial recoveries from Balrampur (4,139 quintals), Surajpur (1,750 quintals), Raigarh (1,201 quintals), Jashpur (1,157 quintals), GPM (967 quintals), Kondagaon (869 quintals), Sarangarh-Bilaigarh (687 quintals), Rajnandgaon (607 quintals), Mungeli (490 quintals), and Balodabazar (386 quintals). Smaller but significant seizures were also reported from Bilaspur, Korea, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai, Surguja, MCB, Dantewada, Bastar, Sakti, Sukma, Balod, Gariaband, Janjgir-Champa, Kawardha, Korba, Raipur, Dhamtari, Narayanpur, Durg, Bemetara and Mohla-Manpur-Chowki.
Officials said that heightened vigilance in border districts, coupled with quick response to alerts, has strengthened the state’s fight against illegal paddy transportation.
Two major enforcement actions took place on Sunday. In Kondagaon, authorities seized 600 bags (231.5 quintals) of illegally stored paddy after receiving an alert from the Integrated Control System. In a separate case, during night patrolling, 222 sacks of paddy were found stored in two locations at a residence in Trishuli village under Sanwal police station limits. A detailed investigation in the presence of revenue and police officials led to the seizure of the stock.
The government reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards irregularities in the procurement system.
Food Department officials said Markfed’s real-time monitoring and coordinated efforts with the police and district administrations are ensuring effective checks against illegal transportation and ensuring transparency in the state’s paddy procurement operations.
