Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Kharif Paddy Procurement Set to Begin November 1
Andhra Pradesh plans to start buying Kharif paddy from farmers on November 1.
Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar announced the plan in Vijayawada.
The state expects to buy 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
Around 24,000 people will help with the work.
There will be 2,619 places where farmers can bring their paddy.
About 31,000 vehicles will move the grain to mills.
The government plans to pay transportation costs for farmers this year.
The expected amount of paddy was lowered because of El Niño.
A workshop was held so different government departments could work together.
Andhra Pradesh will begin its Kharif paddy procurement drive on November 1.
The state plans to procure 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
About 24,000 personnel will support the procurement operation.
Officials will establish 2,619 procurement centers and provide 31,000 transport vehicles.
The procurement estimate was reduced due to El Niño, while farmer transportation costs will be covered.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar and state departments involved in procurement.
- What
- The state announced arrangements to procure Kharif paddy beginning November 1.
- When
- The procurement drive will begin November 1; the announcement was made on Friday.
- Where
- The workshop was held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and procurement will occur across the state.
- Why
- The arrangements aim to procure paddy, support transportation for farmers, and coordinate the participation of relevant departments.
- Procurement start
- November 1
- Procurement target
- 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy
- Personnel deployed
- 24,000
- Procurement centers
- 2,619
- Transport vehicles
- 31,000
- Transportation costs
- The state plans to cover farmers’ transportation costs this year
- Reason for reduced estimate
- Impact of El Niño