Odisha government has increased allocation of Samrudha Krushak Yojana 2025 for the present financial year 2025-2026. Under this scheme, the state govt. purchase paddy from farmers at a fixed price per quintal. Read this article till the end to check new rates for procurement of paddy under samridha krishak scheme.
On 17th February 2025, Finance Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has presented Odisha Budget 2025-26. While delivering the budget speech, the hon’ble finance minister said “This path breaking scheme of our government promises procurement of paddy from the farmers at Rs.3100 per quintal, with input assistance over and above the Minimum Support Price. The state Government has already implemented the scheme for the Kharif Marketing Season 2024-25 and more than Rs. 4500 crore has been disbursed till 15th February, 2025. About 13 lakh farmers have been benefited out of the scheme so far. I propose to enhance the provision from Rs. 5000 crore to Rs. 6000 crore under the programme”.
What is Samrudha Krushak Niti of Odisha?
Paddy Procurement Rate: As per the provisions of Samrudh Krushak Yojana, the Odisha govt. will procure the paddy from farmers at Rs. 3,100 per quintal. This rate is comparatively higher than the previous rate of Rs. 2,300 per quintal.
Payment Transfer: Payment will be transferred to the farmers within 48 hours through direct benefit transfer (DBT) mode.
Method of Procurement: Procurement will be done through electronic weighing machine in all mandis, eliminating the present practice of katni-chhatni.
Agriculture budget of Rs. 37,838 crore for the present financial year 2025-26 is 12% more than the previous allocation, which is a good step for the overall welfare of farmers across the entire Odisha state. Out of this, Rs. 6000 crore for Samrudha Krushak Yojana will pave the way forward for holistic development of paddy farmers.
