Odisha Paddy Procurement: How Many Quintals Per Acre 2025-26 (Irrigated & Non-Irrigated Land)

Paddy Procurement in Odisha

Paddy procurement is one of the most important farmer support systems in Odisha. Every year, the Government of Odisha, in coordination with the Food Corporation of India (FCI), purchases paddy directly from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). This process ensures that farmers get a fair and guaranteed price for their produce, protecting them from distress sales in the open market.

The state sets clear procurement norms for irrigated and non-irrigated land. At present, the government allows procurement of 19 quintals per acre for irrigated land and 13 quintals per acre for non-irrigated land. Farmers are required to register with the local Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS) or Paddy Procurement Centres (PPCs) to sell their produce.

Payments are made directly to farmers’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency and quick settlement. The procured paddy is then milled into rice and supplied to the Public Distribution System (PDS), which provides subsidized rice to millions of ration card holders across Odisha.

Odisha Paddy Procurement: How Many Quintals Per Acre 2025-26 (Irrigated & Non-Irrigated Land)

Thus, paddy procurement not only benefits farmers by securing their income but also plays a vital role in food security for the entire state.

Odisha Paddy Procurement Price 2025: MSP and Bonus Details for Farmers

In Odisha, the government has recently revised the support price for paddy to ensure better income for farmers. For the current Kharif season, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for common variety paddy is fixed at ₹2,300 per quintal. This is the base rate announced by the central government for all states.

To provide extra relief and encourage farmers, the Odisha state government has announced an additional bonus of ₹800 per quintal. With this, a farmer in Odisha will effectively receive ₹3,100 per quintal for the paddy sold at procurement centres.

The bonus is released as part of the state’s farmer-support program and is directly credited to farmers’ bank accounts along with the MSP amount. This move not only secures farmers against market fluctuations but also boosts rural income and strengthens food security across Odisha.

Odisha Paddy Procurement: How Many Quintals Per Acre 2025-26 (Irrigated & Non-Irrigated Land)

🧑‍🌾 Farmer Registration Data for Paddy Procurement in Odisha

Every year, the Odisha government carries out farmer registration before the start of the paddy procurement season. This process ensures that only genuine farmers can sell their paddy at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and also receive the state bonus.

In the 2023–24 season, about 17.72 lakh farmers were registered. The number fell slightly in 2024–25, when 17.49 lakh farmers registered. For the ongoing 2025–26 Kharif season, registrations are still in progress, and by August 2025 more than 3.95 lakh farmers had already enrolled—higher than the 3.87 lakh recorded during the same period last year.

This rising trend shows farmers’ continued trust in the MSP and bonus system in Odisha.

Procurement Season	Registered Farmers
2023–24	17,72,347
2024–25	17,49,987
2025–26	(ongoing)

Odisha Paddy Procurement: How Many Quintals Per Acre?

Paddy procurement is one of the most important farmer welfare activities in Odisha. Every year, the Government of Odisha fixes the maximum limit of paddy that can be procured from farmers under Minimum Support Price (MSP). These limits are based on the type of land – irrigated or non-irrigated.

Odisha Paddy Procurement: How Many Quintals Per Acre 2025-26 (Irrigated & Non-Irrigated Land)

Paddy Procurement Norms in Odisha

As per the current guidelines of the Odisha Government:

Type of Land	Procurement Limit (Per Acre)
Irrigated Land	19 Quintals
Non-Irrigated Land	13 Quintals

Why These Limits?

The procurement limit ensures that farmers get a fair price for their produce while preventing excess procurement beyond the estimated average yield per acre. This system also helps the government manage storage and distribution of rice through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

Minimum Support Price (MSP)

Farmers in Odisha can sell their paddy to government-approved Mandis / Paddy Procurement Centres (PPCs) at the declared MSP rate. Payment is made directly to the farmer’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

📌 Important Points for Farmers

• Carry your Farmer Identity Card (NIC Card) issued by the State Government.
• Paddy must be cleaned and dried before procurement.
• Moisture content should not exceed the prescribed limit.
• Sell only within the procurement limit (19 quintals/acre for irrigated and 13 quintals/acre for non-irrigated land).

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👨‍💼 About the Author

Parthasarathi Panda (M.Com) is a blogger, website designer, YouTube content creator, and social media influencer from Odisha. He writes in English, Hindi, and Odia to help people grow digitally and personally.