Chhatisgarh Paddy Bonus

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The state government will now buy 2,000 kg of paddy per acre. Previously, it bought 1,500 kg of paddy per acre

The sowing of kharif crops in the state started last week but erratic rainfall played truant. Chhattisgarh is among the top 10 rice-producing states in the country

Under the campaign, the authorities are appealing to farmers to "donate" the paddy stubble to the "gauthans", the livestock sheds

Over 1.3 million farmers in the state are the beneficiaries of the bonus

Bonus will be besides the MSP at which state govt will procure paddy from farmers during Kharif season 2018

Decision would help farmers in Chhattisgarh to earn Rs 1,850 per quintal for common grade and Rs 1,890 for 'A' grade variety of paddy

A major portion of the state is reeling under severe drought