Chandigarh: Keeping the interests of farmers in the state in mind, the Haryana Government has started paddy procurement ahead of the scheduled date during the Kharif Season 2026-27. Paddy procurement, which was scheduled to begin on October 1, was started from September 29. The procurement process will continue from September 29 to November 15.
A government spokesperson said that the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy fixed by the Government of India this year is ₹2,441 per quintal for Common Paddy and ₹2,461 per quintal for Grade-A Paddy. Paddy procurement in the state is being carried out through 249 mandis/procurement centres.
The spokesperson said that to facilitate farmers and ensure transparency in the procurement process, all mandis and procurement centres have been equipped with geo-fencing facilities. Paddy procurement in the state is being carried out by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, HAFED, and the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation.
To ensure that farmers do not face any inconvenience while selling their produce, the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board has made adequate arrangements for basic facilities at mandis and procurement centres. These include drinking water, toilets, drainage facilities, help desks and other essential facilities.
The Haryana Government is fully committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers across the state. The government is ensuring that farmers do not face any difficulty in selling their produce.
