Paddy procurement has begun in 18 districts of the state this Kharif season. A total of 271,318 farmers have sold paddy at their nearest mandis. Of these, payment has been successfully credited to 185,820 farmers. So far, an amount of ₹2,247.52 crore for Minimum Support Price (MSP) and ₹693.51 crore for Input Assistance have been disbursed.
For the first time, the government has implemented Aadhaar-based payments to ensure that only genuine farmers registered on the Paddy Procurement Automation System (P-PAS) Portal receive payment directly into their bank accounts. Less than one per cent of total payment transactions have been identified as failed cases, primarily due to issues such as account freezes, Aadhaar de-seeding, pending KYC (Know Your Customer) verification, or bank accounts reaching their maximum transaction limit.
All failed cases have been identified, and concerned farmers are being contacted directly from OSCSC Headquarters on their registered mobile numbers. They are advised to visit their respective bank branches to make the necessary corrections. At the district level, the DRCS offices are also reaching out to these farmers to facilitate the timely rectification of bank details and ensure prompt payment.
Farmers are urged to update their KYC details as soon as possible. For any clarification or assistance, they may contact OSCSC Headquarters in person or call the toll-free helpline number 1967.
