Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Government Initiates Paddy Procurement at MSP
The government has started buying paddy from farmers at a guaranteed price called MSP in Panvel, Maharashtra.
This is to help farmers who were having trouble selling their paddy and had to store it at home.
The local leader, Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur, helped start this process after farmers complained about the delays.
Now, farmers can sell their paddy at the government center and get a fair price.
This will help them improve their financial situation.
The unloading of paddy has already started, and the official buying will begin on Thursday.
A local leader thanked the officials for making this happen, which will benefit many farmers in the Panvel area.
Paddy procurement at MSP begins in Panvel, Maharashtra from Thursday, January 8, 2024.
Procurement initiated following farmers' complaints about delays in selling their produce.
Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur intervened to ensure timely commencement of procurement.
Unloading of paddy stocks at the designated godown has already begun.
Farmers in Panvel taluka can now sell their paddy at the assured MSP, improving their financial stability.
- Who
- Government of Maharashtra, Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur, farmers
- What
- Paddy procurement at MSP
- When
- Starting Thursday, January 8, 2024
- Where
- Panvel, Maharashtra
- Why
- To provide relief to farmers facing delays in selling their produce and ensure financial stability
- Location
- Panvel, Maharashtra
- Commodity
- Paddy
- Procurement Start Date
- Thursday, January 8, 2024
- Initiated By
- Panvel MLA Prashant Thakur
- Assured By
- District Marketing Officer Tate