Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Nitish Kumar Reviews Paddy Procurement, Inaugurates Patna Book Fair
Bihar's Chief Minister, Nitish Kumar, had a big meeting about buying rice from farmers.
He wants to make sure everything goes smoothly and farmers are happy.
After that, he opened a huge book fair in Patna.
There are lots of books, including one that costs a whopping 15 crore rupees!
The fair has many fun events like poetry readings, plays, and movie screenings.
It's a great place for book lovers and families to enjoy.
Nitish Kumar held a high-level review meeting on paddy procurement for the Kharif marketing year 2025–26.
MSP for general paddy is Rs 2,369 per quintal, and Rs 2,389 for Grade A paddy.
Procurement period is from 1 November 2025 to 28 February 2026, with a target of 36.85 lakh metric tons.
Nitish Kumar inaugurated the 41st Patna Book Fair, featuring over 300 events and the world's most expensive book, 'I' by Ratneshwar.
The book fair includes various cultural events like Mushaira, Kavi Sammelan, and daily film screenings.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, top officials, Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Ratneshwar
- What
- Review meeting on paddy procurement and inauguration of Patna Book Fair 2025
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Patna, Bihar (meeting at CM's residence, book fair at Gandhi Maidan)
- Why
- To ensure smooth paddy procurement and promote literacy and cultural activities
- Event 1
- High-level review meeting on paddy procurement
- Event 2
- Inauguration of Patna Book Fair 2025
- MSP for General Paddy
- Rs 2,369 per quintal
- MSP for Grade A Paddy
- Rs 2,389 per quintal
- Procurement Period
- 1 November 2025 to 28 February 2026
- Procurement Target
- 36.85 lakh metric tons
- Parboiled Rice Mills in Bihar
- 396
- Book Fair Edition
- 41st edition
- World's Most Expensive Book
- Ratneshwar's 'I' (Rs 15 crore)