TFP Bureau, Raipur, December 7, 2025: Chhattisgarh’s paddy procurement campaign is progressing at an impressive pace this Kharif season, even as the state intensifies vigilance to curb the illegal inflow of paddy from neighbouring regions. According to data released by MARKFED, the state has procured more than 22.39 lakh metric tonnes of paddy as of December 5, with 4.39 lakh farmers selling their crop since procurement began on November 14. Payments amounting to Rs 5,277 crore have already been released through bank-linking arrangements.
For the Kharif Marketing Year 2025–26, a total of 27.30 lakh farmers have registered, covering 31.51 lakh hectares. District-wise procurement trends show Mahasamund leading with 15.19 lakh quintals, followed by Gariaband (6.73 lakh quintals) and Bilaspur (6.73 lakh quintals). Dhamtari, Mungeli, Surajpur, Balodabazar-Bhatapara, Bemetara, Balod and Kondagaon have also recorded robust procurement figures, each crossing the four lakh quintal mark.
A major reform driving this smooth process is the Token Tuhar App, which has issued 8,97,779 digital tokens so far. Over 50,000 tokens have already been allotted for December 8 alone. Farmers have expressed satisfaction with the streamlined digital system and the improved arrangements at procurement centres across the state.
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai has directed that payments at the Minimum Support Price be released simultaneously with procurement. To ensure uninterrupted payments, the state government has provided a bank guarantee of Rs 26,200 crore to MARKFED. Senior administrative teams at the state and district levels continue to inspect procurement centres to maintain transparency, efficiency and farmer convenience.
To prevent malpractice, the government has increased vigilance at check posts and along border routes. Officers are conducting surprise inspections to curb illegal transportation, storage or sale of paddy. This heightened vigilance has yielded significant results.
Between November 1 and December 6, authorities seized 1,51,809 quintals of illegally stored or transported paddy across various districts. The highest seizure was reported from Mahasamund (25,718 quintals), followed by Dhamtari (23,859 quintals), Raigarh (21,331 quintals) and Rajnandgaon (14,977 quintals). Multiple other districts—including Balrampur, Bemetara, Kawardha, Balod, Gariaband, Kanker, Bilaspur, Mungeli, Bastar and others—also reported significant seizures.
Task forces headed by district collectors in border districts and the Integrated Command and Control Centre at MARKFED are ensuring real-time monitoring under the Mandi Act 1972. The Food Department has reiterated that any irregularity in the procurement process will invite strict action, underscoring the government’s zero-tolerance policyagainst illegal practices.
With strong digital systems, stringent monitoring and a farmer-centric approach, Chhattisgarh continues to reinforce its commitment to ensuring fair, transparent and efficient paddy procurement across the state.
