Overview
- Andhra Pradesh will open paddy purchase centres on October 27 across 3,013 Rythu Seva Kendras and 2,061 PPCs with 10,700 staff deployed.
- AP will monitor procurement in real time through the state RTGS dashboard with WhatsApp registration, paperless tracking, and payments promised within 24–48 hours.
- To back timely payouts, AP arranged bank guarantees on a 1:2 ratio with 35 participating banks and cleared ₹763 crore in miller dues while addressing ₹1,674 crore in legacy liabilities.
- Punjab reported 38.65 LMT paddy arrivals with 37.20 LMT purchased, ₹7,472.20 crore paid to farmers, 1,822 centres notified, and lifting completed within the 72‑hour norm.
- Punjab expects to contribute 175 LMT to the national pool despite recent floods, with the chief minister personally overseeing smooth procurement during the festive season.