Paddy procurement target for KMS 2026-27 set at 708.64 lakh tonnes by the Centre
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Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrs
The Centre has set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonnes for Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27, which is lower than actual procurement in the previous three seasons. The government will implement improved rice specifications with stricter broken-grain norms from this season. Coarse grain procurement estimates have been increased for 2026-27, reflecting a diversification push. The government continues to focus on expanding storage capacity and adopting technology in foodgrain management.
Source: Economic Times. This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.
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Target is lower than actual procurement levels achieved in the previous three Kharif seasons
Improved rice specifications with tighter broken-grain norms to be implemented from KMS 2026-27
Coarse grain procurement estimates increased for the 2026-27 season
Government continues push for enhanced storage capacity and technology adoption in foodgrain management
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