Guwahati, July 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the state has recorded the highest-ever paddy procurement by purchasing nearly seven lakh metric tonnes of the foodgrain, more than two-fold jump as compared to the previous season.
“We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024–25 with a record paddy procurement of 6.97 lakh MT — the highest ever!” Sarma said in a post on X.
The state had procured just 3.14 lakh MT during the 2023-24 KMS, he added.
In KMS 2022–23, the paddy procurement had stood at 5.92 lakh MT, the CM said.
“This remarkable achievement reflects our commitment to ensuring that our farmers are connected to markets and the Minimum Support Price (MSP) they rightfully deserve,” Sarma said.
Last month, the chief minister said the state had set a target of procuring 5,85,500 MT of paddy during the 2024-25 KMS. (PTI)
