Begusarai, Darbhanga Farmers Rejoice: Paddy Procurement Target Increased, Grain at Govt Rates
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News18•01-02-2026, 07:58
Begusarai, Darbhanga Farmers Rejoice: Paddy Procurement Target Increased, Grain at Govt Rates
- •Farmers in Begusarai and Darbhanga districts will now be able to sell their paddy at government rates, resolving previous procurement issues.
- •The Bihar government significantly increased the paddy procurement target for Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26 in both districts.
- •Begusarai's paddy procurement target surged from 8,829 metric tons to 16,165 metric tons after farmers' protests and MLA intervention.
- •The decision aims to benefit paddy-producing farmers, PACS, and marketing societies, ensuring fair prices for their produce.
- •This move follows farmers' protests regarding the government's initial reluctance to purchase their cultivated paddy.
Why It Matters: Bihar government increased paddy procurement targets for Begusarai and Darbhanga, ensuring farmers sell at government rates.
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