Odisha Tightens Paddy Procurement Rules for KMS 2025–26
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced stricter guidelines for paddy procurement during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26, with a strong focus on transparency and farmer welfare.
Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo emphasised that the new framework prioritises small and marginal farmers while ensuring zero tolerance for leakages.
Measures include sealing borders to prevent unauthorised inflow of paddy, mandatory IRIS biometric verification at mandi entry points, and weighment exclusively inside designated procurement centres.
To strengthen accountability, grievances lodged on the FS&CW portal will be resolved within 24 hours, supported by a toll‑free call centre (1967) linked to state headquarters control rooms.
District Collectors will monitor operations daily, involving inspectors and civil society representatives.
Infrastructure upgrades at procurement centres will provide rest sheds, toilets, drinking water, CCTV surveillance, lighting, and tarpaulins.
A Vehicle Tracking System will be mandatory across districts to monitor transportation.
Inter‑departmental coordination has been mandated, with Revenue, Cooperation, Police, Transport, and Agriculture departments working in synergy.
The Legal Metrology Department will calibrate equipment, while the Food Corporation of India (FCI) will establish additional godowns in high‑yield areas.
Odisha has recorded significant growth in procurement, with 18.84 lakh farmers selling 77.48 lakh MT of paddy — a 5.48% increase in volume and a 14% rise in farmer participation compared to last season.
The government aims to ensure fair prices, dignity, and hassle‑free procurement for farmers, reinforcing its commitment to agricultural sustainability and farmer welfare.
