Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Andhra Pradesh Sets 37 Lakh Tonne Kharif Paddy Procurement Target
Andhra Pradesh plans to buy 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy from farmers during the kharif season.
The procurement will start on November 1.
The government will open 2,619 centres where farmers can bring their paddy.
About 24,000 staff members will help manage the process.
Thousands of GPS-enabled vehicles will move the paddy to rice mills.
The government is also preparing 6.10 crore bags and backup bags in case supplies run short.
Farmers who use their own vehicles will receive transport money directly in their bank accounts.
Officials will review the target because recent rain may increase the harvest.
Help centres and a special state cell will handle farmers’ complaints.
Andhra Pradesh will begin procuring kharif paddy on November 1, targeting 37 lakh metric tonnes.
The government plans 2,619 procurement centres and about 24,000 personnel to assist farmers.
Around 31,000 GPS-enabled vehicles and 6.10 crore gunny bags will support procurement and transport.
Farmers using their own vehicles will receive transportation charges directly in their bank accounts.
The procurement target may be revised after reviewing rainfall, production estimates and consultations with the Centre.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, led on this issue by Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, along with officials, farmers and rice millers.
- What
- The State is preparing to procure 37 lakh metric tonnes of kharif paddy and has announced logistical and payment measures.
- When
- Procurement is scheduled to begin on November 1 during the 2026-27 kharif season.
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, through 2,619 procurement centres; the preparedness workshop was held in Vijayawada.
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted procurement, reduce difficulties for farmers, improve transparency and accountability, and provide timely payments.
- Procurement target
- 37 lakh metric tonnes of paddy
- Start date
- November 1
- Procurement centres
- 2,619
- Personnel
- About 24,000
- Transport arrangements
- Around 31,000 GPS-enabled vehicles
- Gunny bags
- 6.10 crore bags
- Previous-season payments
- More than 92% of approximately Rs 12,000 crore was credited within 24 hours
