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Chhattisgarh News: Kharif season farming work is progressing rapidly in Chhattisgarh. In the state till 25 August 2026 Boni Puri in 47.40 lakh hectare area It is done. In this Kharif season the government has Sowing target in 48.69 lakh hectare area Is kept. Thus far the state is close to the target 97 percent The work has been completed and the initial phase of cultivation has almost reached its final stage.

Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has instructed the officials to provide necessary facilities to the farmers so that they do not face any problem in farming. He has asked to make certified fertilizers and seeds easily available as per the demand of the farmers. Instructions have also been given to take strict action if negligence is found in fertilizer and seed distribution. At the same time, societies have been asked to keep adequate stock and continuously monitor it.

Sowing of many crops including paddy

According to the Agriculture Department, till now sowing of many crops like paddy, maize, kodo, kutki, arhar, moong, groundnut and Ramtil has been completed in the state. Under the guidance of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare Minister Ramvichar Netam, department officials are constantly monitoring the availability and distribution system of fertilizers and seeds.

Distribution of 12.07 lakh metric tons of fertilizer

In the state for Kharif season 2026 Target of distribution of 15.55 lakh metric tons of fertilizer Is placed. In comparison, till now in cooperative and private sectors Storage of 16.67 lakh metric tons of manure has been carried out. Out of it 12.07 lakh metric tons of fertilizer distributed to farmers Has been done This is close to the target 72 percent Is.

4.58 lakh quintals of certified seeds were distributed

The government has also made arrangements to provide certified seeds to the farmers. Seed Corporation in Kharif season 2026 Target of distribution of 4.95 lakh quintals of certified seeds Is kept. compared to Storage of 4.80 lakh quintal seeds has been done and so far 4.58 lakh quintal seeds distributed to farmers Has been done This is close to demand 93 percent Is.

839.4 mm rain recorded in the state

In Chhattisgarh till the morning of 25th August 839.4 mm average rainfall Has been registered. The average annual rainfall of the state is 1246.3 mm. The rainfall so far this year is the average rainfall for the same period of the last 10 years. 810.2 millimeters 29.2 mm more than. In the same period last year, 821.0 mm rainfall was recorded. The impact of good rains on agriculture is also visible.

Agricultural loan of Rs 7778.76 crore to farmers

To provide financial help to farmers for farming, the state government is providing short-term agricultural loans through Kisan Credit Card. Loan of Rs 7778.76 crore to farmers till 24 August 2026 have been given. In the same period last year, this amount was Rs 6449.95 crore.

The government has given total compensation to farmers in Kharif season 2026. Short term agricultural loan of Rs 8800 crore The aim is to give. In this way, the government is emphasizing on providing necessary support to farmers for farming in the Kharif season through fertilizers, seeds, loans and other necessary facilities.