Odisha Government to provide ₹800 Bonus on Paddy, Amount to Be Transferred to Accounts from December 8

Odisha government has taken an important decision for paddy farmers. The government has announced that farmers will receive an additional ₹800 per quintal as a bonus. Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo confirmed that this amount will be given to farmers as input assistance. Let’s take a closer look at the key details of this initiative.

₹3,100 Per Quintal for Paddy Farmers:

The state government has declared that, in addition to the central government’s Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,300 per quintal, Odisha farmers will now receive a total of ₹3,100 per quintal, including the bonus. This bonus will be transferred to the farmers' accounts during a state-level farmers' conference to be held in Sohela, Bargarh district, on December 8. The government approved this decision in its first Cabinet meeting.

Support for Farmers Affected by Disasters:

KV Singh Deo highlighted that Odisha’s farmers frequently face the challenges of floods, cyclones, droughts, and pest attacks. This financial assistance will help farmers cover the costs of farming, and the bonus is an important step toward improving their economic condition.

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Bonus of ₹800 Per Quintal to Be Issued on December 8: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi confirmed that the bonus will be disbursed during the farmers' conference in Sohela on December 8. He assured that the government will keep its promise to provide ₹800 per quintal as bonus to the farmers.

Paddy Procurement Process Has Begun: Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo also announced that the paddy procurement process began on November 20. Paddy procurement is already going on in Sohela, Bargarh district. He added that necessary steps have been taken to facilitate the procurement process, including deploying grain analysts to assess the quality of the paddy where required. This initiative is a significant step toward providing economic support to Odisha’s farmers and ensuring they receive a fair price for their produce.

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