Farmers to Get Paddy Tokens Online from November 10
Chhattisgarh farmers will soon have a more convenient way to sell their paddy. Ahead of the procurement season, the state government has approved 360 new paddy procurement centres, taking the total from 2,740 to 3,100. The move is expected to provide relief to farmers who have had to travel long distances and wait in queues.
The Chief Minister, Vishnu Deo Sai, has said that the convenience of farmers remains the government's top priority in the paddy procurement process.
A Major Expansion of Procurement Network
The government's decision will expand the paddy procurement network across the state. With 360 new centres, the total number of procurement centres will rise to 3,100. The government says more than two lakh farmers will benefit directly from the change.
The expansion is linked to the Kharif marketing year 2026-27. Paddy procurement has been scheduled from November 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027. The new centres will help distribute procurement across societies, so that farmers can sell their produce in less time and with lower transport costs.
Digital Token System for Farmers
A significant new facility will be offered through the 'Tunhar Token' mobile app. Farmers will be able to obtain tokens online from their mobile phones without visiting societies. The service will begin on November 10 and will be available 24 hours a day.
This system is designed to reduce the need for repeated visits to societies and long waits in lines. Farmers can take a token as per their convenience and prepare to sell their paddy on the designated date.
Trial Run Before Procurement
The government is also preparing to test technical and administrative systems before procurement begins. A trial run will take place in societies from November 2 to 5. The token system and associated technical processes will be examined during this period, so that farmers face fewer problems once actual procurement starts on November 15.
What the Chief Minister Said
Vishnu Deo Sai has said that farmers should not face unnecessary difficulties while selling paddy, and this is the government's priority. He said the approval of 360 new procurement centres is aimed at making the entire process simpler and more convenient, not merely increasing the number of centres.
The Chief Minister also said the government is working to reduce the time, labour and transport costs involved in selling paddy, while ensuring farmers receive appropriate prices for their produce.
The government intends to make this year's paddy procurement more organised through new centres, online tokens and a pre-procurement trial run. Going forward, the focus will be on how quickly the 360 approved centres become operational and how much benefit farmers receive on the ground.