Major Changes in Paddy Procurement Rules at MSP: Farmers Must Complete This Important Process on Time

Key Highlights

• January 31 is the final paddy procurement date.

• The online token system has been replaced by committee verification.

• 5,311 farmers are still waiting to sell paddy.

• 1,530 farmers affected by carry-forward issues.

• Slow lifting causes storage and weighing problems.

Big changes have been made in the rules for selling paddy at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). With the paddy procurement deadline approaching fast, farmers now need to follow a stricter process to ensure their produce is purchased at MSP. If farmers do not complete the required steps on time, their paddy may not be procured.

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Registration Deadline Near, Limited Time Left

The deadline for paddy procurement in the Korea district of Chhattisgarh, including Baikunthpur, is January 31. Only seven days are left, and farmers who have not yet completed the process are rushing to the procurement committees. Due to the new rules and limited time, crowds at committees are increasing every day.

Even though January 31 falls on a Saturday, when procurement usually does not take place, the government has taken a special decision to continue paddy procurement on that day as well. Committees have been instructed to keep issuing tokens till the last date so that as many farmers as possible can sell their paddy.

What Has Changed in Paddy Procurement Rules?

Under the revised paddy procurement rules, the earlier online token-based system has been closed. Now, farmers must follow a two-step process:

1. Apply directly to the procurement committee

2. Complete document verification and registration

3. The token will be issued only after verification

Earlier, farmers could sell paddy directly using online tokens. Now, verification has become mandatory before token issuance, making the process stricter and time-sensitive.

Due to this change, the number of applications to committees has increased sharply. For example, at the Adim Jati Seva Sahakari Samiti Jampara, 55 farmers applied, out of which 46 applications have already been verified, and token issuance has started for them.

Over 5,300 Farmers Yet to Sell Paddy in the Korea District

So far, 1,04,245.92 tonnes of paddy have been procured through 21 procurement centers in the Korea district. During this period, 18,017 registered farmers have successfully sold their paddy.

However, 5,311 registered farmers are still waiting to sell their paddy. The biggest challenge for the administration is to complete verification, token issuance, and procurement for these farmers within just one week. Any delay may result in farmers missing out on MSP benefits.

1,530 Farmers Affected Due to Carry-Forward Issues

Out of the remaining farmers, 1,530 farmers are facing problems due to the non-carry-forward of old registration data. Because of negligence at the committee level, their records were not updated on the Unified Farmer Portal.

As a result, their registration remains incomplete, and they are currently unable to sell paddy at MSP. These farmers are repeatedly visiting committees to get their records corrected before the deadline.

Slow Lifting of Paddy Creating Storage Problems

Apart from registration issues, the slow pace of paddy lifting from the Primitive Tribe Service Cooperative Societies has become another major problem. Due to delayed lifting, many societies are running out of storage space.

According to records:

• Delivery Orders (DO) have been issued for 51,325 tonnes

• 52,921 tonnes of paddy are still lying in societies

Because of the lack of space, weighing operations are being affected at several centers, causing further inconvenience to farmers.

Important Advice for Farmers

With the paddy procurement deadline fast approaching, farmers are advised to act immediately. Those who have not applied yet or whose registrations have not been carried forward should contact their respective committees without delay.

Only farmers who complete document verification and token issuance on time will be able to sell their paddy at MSP. Timely action is crucial to avoid losing the benefit of government-supported paddy procurement.

Staying alert and completing the required process quickly can help farmers secure MSP for their paddy before the January 31 deadline.

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CMV360 Says

The revised paddy procurement rules have made selling paddy at MSP more systematic but also time-sensitive for farmers. With the January 31 deadline approaching, completing registration, verification, and token issuance is now essential. Delays in carry-forward, slow lifting, and limited storage space are adding pressure. Farmers must act quickly by contacting committees to ensure their paddy is procured and they do not miss MSP benefits.