Assam's paddy procurement crosses 4 lakh metric tons: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

ANI April 13, 2025 145 views

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has highlighted a significant agricultural achievement with paddy procurement crossing 4 lakh metric tons. The state government has directly transferred nearly Rs 920 crores to over 35,000 farm households as part of this initiative. Sarma also emphasized Assam's economic growth, noting the state's impressive 7.94 percent GDP growth rate. The CM is focusing on infrastructure development and connectivity to further boost the state's economic potential.

"In a major milestone towards Farmer Welfare, Govt of Assam's paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif Season has crossed 4 lakh MT today" - Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, April 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced that the Government of Assam's paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif season has crossed 4 lakh metric tons.

Key Points

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Assam procures over 4 lakh metric tons of paddy this season

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Rs 920 crore directly transferred to 35,000 farm households

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State aims to reach 5.9 lakh MT target

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Emerging as India's third-fastest growing state

Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a post on his official 'X' handle and informed about the development. He said that nearly Rs 920 crores have been directly transferred into the bank accounts of over 35,000 farm households.

"In a major milestone towards Farmer Welfare, Govt of Assam's paddy procurement during the ongoing Kharif Season has crossed 4 lakh MT today. This implies that nearly Rs 920cr has been directly transferred into the bank accounts of over 35,000 farm households. With our recent announcement of a Rs 250 bonus per quintal, we are aiming to meet our target of 5.9 lakh MT by the end of the season", Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'X' post read.

Earlier, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that Assam is now India's third-fastest-growing state, which was unimaginable a few years ago.

In a post on X he said that the Gross State Domestic Product growth rate is at 7.94 percent.

In a post on X, CM Sarma said, "Assam is now India's 3rd fastest growing state, with a GDP growth rate of 7.94 percent at constant prices. Our pro-investor policies & sustained investments in infrastructure, institutions & individuals are driving this growth. A few years ago, this was unthinkable."

Himanta Biswa Sarma also listed out three high-speed corridors aimed at transforming connectivity across the state.

In a post on X, CM Sarma emphasized his dream to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within six hours.

"I envision three high-speed corridors that will transform connectivity across Assam: Srirampur to Guwahati, Guwahati to Silchar and Guwahati to Dibrugarh. The Guwahati-Silchar corridor via Borapani is set to become a reality soon. We have also initiated the ground-level work for the Guwahati-Dibrugarh corridor. My dream is to ensure that both Silchar and Dibrugarh can be reached from Guwahati within 6 hours," the Assam CM said on X.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
This is fantastic news for our farmers! 👏 Direct bank transfers ensure transparency and help small farmers the most. The Rs 250 bonus per quintal will make a real difference in their lives.
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Rahul K.
While the procurement numbers look good, I hope the government is also focusing on storage facilities. Last year many farmers complained about post-harvest losses due to inadequate storage.
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Ananya S.
The highway projects sound ambitious! If we can really connect Silchar and Dibrugarh to Guwahati in 6 hours, it would revolutionize transportation in Assam. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Sunil D.
My uncle is one of the farmers who received payment directly in his account. He says the process was smooth and timely this year. Big improvement from previous years!
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Meena P.
The GDP growth numbers are impressive, but I wonder how much of this growth is reaching the common people. Would love to see more data on employment generation and per capita income.
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Bikram T.
As someone who frequently travels between Guwahati and Dibrugarh, the 6-hour corridor would be a game-changer! Currently takes me 10+ hours. Hope they maintain the roads properly after construction.

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