Chhattisgarh is set to disburse more than ₹10,000 crore to its paddy farmers this Saturday, a timely Holi gesture from Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai. In a heartfelt meeting, farmers thanked the CM for accelerating payments under Krishi Unnati Yojana, presenting him paddy as a token of appreciation.
Procurement at India’s top rate of ₹3,100 per quintal for 21 quintals per acre covered 141 lakh MT from over 25 lakh farmers. Sai stressed farmers as economic pillars, whose welfare fuels national progress.
From KCC’s introduction curbing moneylender exploitation to today’s zero-interest loans and PM irrigation push widening cultivable lands, support systems have matured significantly.
Starting February 28 in Bilaspur, the statewide rollout promises block-wise festivities. With firm assurances of future aid, this move exemplifies responsive governance.
Beyond immediate relief, the payout stimulates agro-economies, empowers rural households, and aligns with broader visions of sustainable agriculture, ensuring Holi 2026 dawns with renewed vigor for Chhattisgarh’s tillers.