Paddy Bonus 2025: ₹37.12 Crore Transferred to 6.69 Lakh Farmers Accounts

Key Highlights:

• ₹37.12 crore bonus credited to 6.69 lakh farmers in MP.

• Farmers to get ₹4,000 per hectare, max ₹10,000 each.

• Direct Benefit Transfer ensures transparency.

• 3,500 youth received appointment letters.

• Paddy price rises to ₹3,240 per quintal.

Bringing major relief to paddy farmers, the Madhya Pradesh government has transferred ₹37.12 crore as paddy bonus directly into the bank accounts of 6.69 lakh farmers across the state. The transfer was done with a single click by Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav during a state-level program held at the Agricultural Produce Market Complex in Katangi, Balaghat district.

Paddy Bonus of ₹4,000 Per Hectare

Under the Paddy Bonus Scheme 2025, farmers who sell their paddy at the MSP (Minimum Support Price) will receive a bonus of ₹4,000 per hectare. The bonus amount is capped at a maximum of ₹10,000 per farmer. This step is aimed at improving the financial conditions of farmers and encouraging them to sell paddy through official procurement channels.

Balaghat Farmers Receive Maximum Benefit

More than one lakh farmers in Balaghat district alone have benefited from this initiative. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav said that increasing farmers' income is a top priority for the state government. He added that technology and transparency are being used to ensure that benefits reach farmers without delay.

Direct Benefit Transfer for Farmers

The state government transferred the bonus directly through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system. This eliminates middlemen and ensures that the amount reaches farmers bank accounts securely and quickly. Farmers who have sold their paddy at MSP have started receiving the credited amount.

How Farmers Can Check the Bonus

Farmers can verify whether the bonus has been credited to their accounts through:

• Bank SMS alerts

• Their bank’s official website or app

• Nearest CSC (Common Service Centre)

This ensures transparency and allows farmers to track payments easily.

Youth Employment and Development Projects

At the same event, the Chief Minister also distributed appointment letters to 3,500 youth from the district, creating fresh employment opportunities. Additionally, development projects worth ₹244.52 crore were inaugurated, and groundbreaking ceremonies were performed.

Paddy Prices Rise to ₹3,240 Per Quintal

Paddy prices are witnessing a significant surge in several agricultural markets of Madhya Pradesh, reaching up to ₹3,240 per quintal – the highest so far this season. Experts predict further price hikes in the coming days, which will help farmers earn more for their produce even before the government procurement officially begins.

Farmers Confidence on the Rise

The combination of direct bonus transfers, rising paddy prices, and new development projects has boosted both enthusiasm and confidence among farmers. This move is being viewed as a significant step toward agricultural reform and rural economic development in Madhya Pradesh.
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CMV360 Says

The Madhya Pradesh government’s direct transfer of ₹37.12 crore under the Paddy Bonus Scheme 2025 is a strong step toward empowering farmers. Along with rising paddy prices and new development initiatives, this move is expected to improve farmers’ income and strengthen the rural economy, creating a positive impact on both agriculture and employment in the state.