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Haryana paddy procurement crosses 15.52 lakh tonnes

2026-10-15 · 1 source · Economic Times Economy

In short

Government agencies in Haryana bought 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy during the Kharif procurement season.

They also paid ₹1,221 crore to farmers. The report says officials reviewed the process and used Aadhaar-based biometric checks, but it does not say the final target or end date.

What the reporting says

Government agencies in Haryana purchased 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy during the Kharif procurement process, and ₹1,221 crore was disbursed to farmers, according to publisher-supplied reporting. The Chief Secretary reviewed the procurement drive and said coordination among stakeholders remains important, while Aadhaar-based biometric verification has been put in place for oversight. The report does not give the final procurement target or say how long the operation will continue.

Why it matters

Government agencies in Haryana purchased 15.52 lakh tonnes of paddy and disbursed ₹1,221 crore to farmers during Kharif procurement, based on publisher-supplied reporting. Officials reviewed the operation, stressed coordination, and said Aadhaar-based biometric verification is being used for oversight. What remains unknown is the final procurement target, the remaining volume, and whether any bottlenecks or delays are affecting farmers.

Touches: Government, Jobs, Economy

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