JAMMU: Paddy procurement in the Jammu region has reached 4.47 lakh quintals during the ongoing Kharif marketing season, the highest ever in the region, an official said on Sunday.
The procurement has surpassed the previous peak of 4.05 lakh quintals achieved during the 2021–22 Kharif marketing season, marking a significant rise in farmer participation and minimum support price (MSP) coverage, the spokesperson said.
“To date, 4.47 lakh quintal of paddy has been procured, which is the highest ever recorded so far. The procurement operations for the current season will continue till December 31,” he said.
The spokesperson said that during the 2024–25 Kharif Marketing Season, 3.27 lakh quintal of paddy was procured, benefiting 4,897 farmers. MSP disbursement amounted to Rs 75.67 crore.
During the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season, paddy procurement has registered a significant increase, reaching a record level of 4.47 lakh quintals till date, benefiting 6,130 farmers, with MSP amounting to Rs 106.48 crore paid to farmers through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
