Uttam Slams ‘Propaganda’ on Paddy Procurement, Reassures Farmers
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Summary
Addressing a press conference at the Secretariat, he sought to allay farmers’ concerns, stating that a state-level nodal officer was continuously supervising procurement centres.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Deccan Chronicle
Published Wednesday, 6 May 2026
Affected Population ~150 million farming households, 42% of workforce
Key Numbers
Agri budget: Rs 1.52 lakh crore (2025-26)
MSP for 23 crops
PM-KISAN: Rs 6,000/year to 9 crore farmers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right