Chhattisgarh paddy procurement: Rs 13k cr to be given to 24 lakh farmers on Mar 12

Delhi mandimandi news

RAIPUR: A sum of Rs 13,000 crore will be disbursed to more than 24 lakh farmers in Chhattisgarh on March 12 in connection with paddy procurement in the state, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said on Saturday.

The CM made the announcement at a public meeting in Tamamunda village in Jashpur district.

This amount is additional money over the Minimum Support Price (MSP) given to farmers for paddy procurement as promised by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the Assembly polls last year.PTI