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Agriculture
Chhattisgarh to give farmers ₹13,839 per acre even if paddy sales fall below 21 quintals
✍️ MillenniumPost
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 04:32 AM
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The Chhattisgarh government will provide a cash assistance of ₹13,839 per acre to paddy growers, irrespective of whether their sales drop below 21 quintals per acre.
The state government of Chhattisgarh announced a new financial support scheme for paddy cultivators. Under the programme, each farmer will receive a direct cash aid of ₹13,839 for every acre of paddy cultivated, even if the farmer’s sales fall short of the 21‑quintal benchmark.
The decision aims to cushion farmers against market volatility and low price realization, ensuring that a minimum income is guaranteed regardless of harvest performance. Officials said the assistance will be disbursed through existing bank channels linked to the beneficiaries’ land records.
The scheme is part of the state’s broader effort to stabilise agricultural incomes and encourage continued cultivation of rice, a staple crop in the region. No additional eligibility criteria beyond the acreage and paddy cultivation have been disclosed at this stage.
The announcement was made by the agriculture department’s senior officials during a press briefing in Raipur, where they emphasized that the aid will be released in the upcoming financial cycle.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have welcomed the move, noting that it provides a safety net for small and marginal growers who often face price slumps after the harvest season.
The decision aims to cushion farmers against market volatility and low price realization, ensuring that a minimum income is guaranteed regardless of harvest performance. Officials said the assistance will be disbursed through existing bank channels linked to the beneficiaries’ land records.
The scheme is part of the state’s broader effort to stabilise agricultural incomes and encourage continued cultivation of rice, a staple crop in the region. No additional eligibility criteria beyond the acreage and paddy cultivation have been disclosed at this stage.
The announcement was made by the agriculture department’s senior officials during a press briefing in Raipur, where they emphasized that the aid will be released in the upcoming financial cycle.
Stakeholders, including farmer unions, have welcomed the move, noting that it provides a safety net for small and marginal growers who often face price slumps after the harvest season.