Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced that the procurement of Kharif paddy for the current season will begin on November 21. This decision was made during a ministerial-level meeting held in Bhubaneswar, chaired by Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.
The procurement process will start in Bargarh district, with the government setting a target to procure 80 lakh tons of paddy this year. Farmers will receive ₹3,100 per quintal, which includes a minimum support price of ₹2,300 and an additional ₹800 as input assistance.