Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Begins Paddy Procurement With Higher Farmer Incentives
Tamil Nadu has started buying paddy from farmers for the 2026-27 season.
Buying centres opened on September 1.
Farmers began selling their paddy on September 3.
Grade-A paddy will be bought for Rs 2,750 per quintal.
Common paddy will be bought for Rs 2,600 per quintal.
The government also increased extra incentive payments for both types of paddy.
By September 20, more than one lakh tonnes had been purchased from over 20,000 farmers.
Farmers who face problems or are asked for money can complain on WhatsApp.
This system is meant to make paddy buying fairer and easier.
Paddy procurement centres opened on September 1, with purchases from farmers beginning on September 3.
The government fixed prices at Rs 2,750 per quintal for Grade-A paddy and Rs 2,600 for common paddy.
By September 20, officials had procured 1.17 lakh tonnes from 20,196 farmers.
Incentives increased to Rs 289 per quintal for Grade-A paddy and Rs 159 for common paddy.
Farmers can report centre-related problems or demands for money through WhatsApp at 9500801465.
- Who
- The Tamil Nadu State government, procurement officials, and paddy farmers.
- What
- Paddy procurement for the 2026-27 season has begun, with higher incentives and a WhatsApp grievance facility.
- When
- Procurement centres opened on September 1, purchases began on September 3, and the reported procurement total was recorded as of September 20.
- Where
- Across delta and non-delta districts of Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To support farmers, enable easier paddy sales, and improve transparency and accountability at procurement centres.
- Season
- 2026-27
- Grade-A price
- Rs 2,750 per quintal
- Common paddy price
- Rs 2,600 per quintal
- Procured by September 20
- 1.17 lakh tonnes from 20,196 farmers
- Grade-A incentive
- Increased from Rs 156 to Rs 289 per quintal
- Common paddy incentive
- Increased from Rs 131 to Rs 159 per quintal
- Grievance WhatsApp
- Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation’s Uzhavar Udhavi Maiyam: 9500801465