Odisha promises Rs 3,100 per quintal for Paddy, payments within 48 hours under new policy

Bhubaneswar, Nov 10 (UNI) In a major relief to paddy farmers, the Odisha Government has promised Rs 3,100 per quintal for paddy during the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season and assured payment within 48 hours of procurement. Setting a target of 78 lakh metric tonnes, the state has introduced a technology-backed procurement system integrating Aadhaar e-KYC, digital land records and satellite-based crop verification to plug loopholes and ensure transparency. The Odisha Government has set a target of procuring 78 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of paddy during the 2026-27 Kharif Marketing Season, assuring farmers Rs 3,100 per quintal, including MSP and input…