Korba: Amidst preparations for paddy procurement in the Kharif marketing year 2025-26, the government had given a big relief to the farmers by extending the registration date, for which today is the last day. In which additional time has been provided for new registration, carry forward, and amendment in crop area in the Unified Farmers Portal.
This decision has brought relief to all those farmers whose registration was left incomplete for some reason. Those whose documents need correction can get themselves registered today by visiting the Public Service Center and related centers. The government has provided facilities for those farmers whose registration could not be completed due to certain reasons.
After the start of paddy procurement, the Unified Farmer Portal was closed on October 31st. However, due to the fact that some farmers were left out of the registration process, this facility has been extended from November 19th to 25th, with today being the last day. The extension of the registration date has brought significant relief and benefits to farmers.
This will particularly benefit farmers in submerged areas, forest leaseholders, and other farmers who were previously unregistered. It is noteworthy that a large number of farmers were unable to register on time for various reasons. Many of these farmers include those whose land falls in submerged areas or whose forest leases have recently been approved. To clarify the eligibility of these farmers and give them an opportunity to sell their paddy, the need to extend the registration period was felt, and they had also been demanding an extension of the registration date.
Investigation On For Illegal Paddy Storage
Strict action was taken against illegal storage of paddy in the Katghora area. A joint investigation team consisting of Katghora Tehsildar Suryaprakash Keskar, Food Inspector Surendra Lanjhi, and Assistant Grade-2 Rajesh Jharia of the Agricultural Produce Market Committee, Katghora, inspected various business establishments and warehouses. Under the direction of Collector Ajit Vasant and the guidance of Sub-Divisional Officer Tanmay Khanna, the inspections revealed illegal storage of paddy in the shops and warehouses of several traders in Katghora, Chirra, and Purani Basti areas.
The investigation team seized the paddy as per the rules and took further action as per the provisions of the Mandi Act, and duly handed over the seized paddy. During the investigation, traders Dilip Kumar Agarwal of Katghora area were found to have 16.80 quintals of paddy, Durga Prasad Agarwal 11.20 quintals, Bhagwat Prasad Jaiswal of Chirra 16 quintals, and Yatish Jaiswal of Purani Basti, Katghora, possessed 46 quintals of paddy illegally. A total of 90 quintals of paddy was seized. The district administration has clarified that such action against illegal storage and irregularities will continue to maintain the smooth and transparent support price system. The administration has appealed to traders and citizens to follow the rules and report any irregularities immediately.
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