Government agencies in Haryana have procured 15.52 lakh metric tons (LMT) of paddy so far in the Kharif 2026-27 season, amounting to 27 per cent of the state's 58 LMT procurement target set by the Centre, with ₹1,221 crore already disbursed to farmers. The figures emerged during a high-level review meeting held on 15 October 2026 and chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi in Chandigarh.

Current Procurement Status

Principal Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies) Amneet P. Kumar informed the review that 21.27 LMT of paddy had arrived at Haryana's mandis to date, of which 15.52 LMT had been purchased and 7.69 LMT lifted. The 58 LMT target was fixed by the Government of India for the current Kharif season, and the state's procurement rate stands at approximately 27 per cent of that benchmark at this stage.

What the Review Focused On

The review meeting assessed progress across paddy arrivals, purchases, lifting, farmer payments, and technology-driven initiatives aimed at making the procurement system more efficient and transparent. Chief Secretary Rastogi placed particular emphasis on ensuring smooth movement of purchased paddy, seamless coordination among district administrations, procurement agencies, mandi authorities, transporters, and rice millers throughout the harvesting season.

The meeting also examined timely payment processing, smooth gate-pass operations, transparent weighing and moisture testing, and effective digital verification of procurement documentation. Rastogi directed Deputy Commissioners to remove operational bottlenecks and strengthen inter-agency coordination to accelerate both procurement and lifting.

District-Wise Performance Highlights

The district-level review revealed notable variation in procurement efficiency. In the arrival-to-auction category, Kurukshetra led with a ratio of 88.2 per cent, followed by Yamunanagar at 81.8 per cent and Ambala at 80.7 per cent, against a state average of 74.7 per cent.

In auction-to-purchase conversion, Panchkula registered the highest rate at 93.7 per cent, followed by Kurukshetra at 92.4 per cent and Kaithal at 90.9 per cent; Ambala recorded 89.3 per cent, Yamunanagar 85.4 per cent, and Karnal 78.5 per cent, against a state average of 86 per cent. In the auction-to-lifting category, Panchkula led at 57.1 per cent, Kurukshetra at 55 per cent, Kaithal at 52.2 per cent, and Ambala at 49.4 per cent.

Why Timely Lifting and Payment Matter

Delays in lifting purchased grain can clog mandis and deter fresh arrivals from farmers, creating bottlenecks that snowball through the harvesting cycle. Haryana is among the largest paddy-producing states and a critical contributor to the national foodgrain buffer. The emphasis on digital verification and transparent moisture testing signals an ongoing push to reduce disputes at procurement centres — a recurring pain point in past Kharif seasons.

What Comes Next

With arrivals expected to accelerate as the harvest progresses, the administration's focus will shift to maintaining lifting pace alongside rising purchase volumes. Officials are expected to continue district-level reviews to ensure the 58 LMT target is met before the close of the season.