Paddy procurement in Khatima development block remained at 0 on the 10th day of the 2026-27 kharif marketing season, with no purchases recorded on Saturday. The delay has affected all 99 procurement centres opened in the area this year.

The cooperative procurement centres saw little activity as farmers stayed away from selling their paddy. Officials attributed the situation to moisture levels above the permitted standard.

Moisture prevents procurement

Senior Marketing Officer KC Arya said the paddy arriving in the area had moisture content above 17 percent. Because of this, procurement has not begun at the centres.

No cooperative procurement centre in Khatima development block has recorded a purchase so far. The continued absence of procurement means farmers have not yet been able to sell their paddy through the centres opened for the current marketing season.

The position remained unchanged through Saturday, the 10th day of the season. The available information does not specify when procurement will begin.

Key facts

  • Procurement in Khatima development block: 0 on the 10th day
  • Marketing season: 2026-27 kharif season
  • Moisture reported in paddy: above 17 percent
  • Procurement centres opened in Khatima: 99
  • Centres that have started procurement: none

Conclusion

Paddy procurement in Khatima remains stalled on the 10th day of the 2026-27 season because the produce has moisture above 17 percent, while none of the 99 centres has recorded a purchase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How much paddy was procured in Khatima on the 10th day?

Procurement remained at 0 in Khatima development block.

Q. Why has paddy procurement not started?

Senior Marketing Officer KC Arya said the paddy had moisture above 17 percent.

Q. How many procurement centres were opened in Khatima?

A total of 99 procurement centres were opened this year.

Q. Has any centre started purchasing paddy?

No procurement centre in Khatima development block had started purchasing paddy.

Q. Which marketing season is involved?

The delay concerns the 2026-27 kharif marketing season.