Procurement starts on 1 November in North Bihar and 15 November in the south, using AgriStack IDs and online registration.
For the 2026 season the state fixed paddy MSP at ₹2,441 a quintal for common grade and ₹2,461 for Grade A. Buying begins on 1 November in North Bihar and 15 November in South Bihar through PACS and trade mandals.
Farmers must be paid within 48 hours. AgriStack data will be used, and farmers can register sale applications on esahkari.bihar.gov.in.
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