Paddy Procurement in West Bengal: Registration, MSP, the 2026 Announcement and Payment
How farmers sell paddy at the support price through the state portal, what was announced in September 2026, and where the season stands.
01What the Paddy Procurement Support Programme Is
The state Food and Supplies Department buys paddy from farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through purchase centres, using the portal epaddy.wb.gov.in. The Krishak Bandhu list of farmers is used to speed up the verification of land and identity.
02Rate and 2026 Announcement
| Item | Amount per quintal |
|---|---|
| Union MSP, common paddy, 2026-27 | ₹2,441 |
| 2025-26 rate with state bonus | ₹2,389 (MSP ₹2,369 plus ₹20), as reported |
| Rate announced by the state on 25 September 2026 | ₹2,700 for farmers with up to 5 acres, as reported |
03Season Dates
The 2025-26 season ran slot booking from 2 October 2025 and purchase from 1 November 2025, according to the state activity calendar. The notification for the 2026-27 season was not found. The national target for 2026-27 is reported as 708.64 lakh tonnes, and a state target was not found.
04How to Register
- Register at the purchase centre or on the e-paddy portal. Registration is mandatory, and the farmer then receives a sale schedule.
- Krishak Bandhu farmers are verified from the existing list and are given preference.
- Other farmers use the land verification option for non-Krishak Bandhu farmers on the portal. They search with the registration, Aadhaar or voter ID number, confirm or change land details, upload a declaration and submit.
- Take the paddy to the allotted centre on the scheduled slot.
05Documents
- Voter ID card and Aadhaar
- Bank passbook with IFSC code
- Land documents or a self-declaration
- Two photographs (as listed in the department’s earlier FAQ)
06Bargadars
Recorded bargadars are covered through the Krishak Bandhu list. The 2025-26 calendar also lists registration of unrecorded bargadars as an ongoing activity. The rules for 2026-27 were not found.
07Payment
Payment goes directly to the bank account, within about three working days according to 2025 reports. Payment can fail when the account is dormant, lacks KYC or is a basic account above its balance limit, so the account details should be checked before the sale.
08Official Links
09Frequently Asked Questions
What price will a farmer get for paddy?
The Union MSP is ₹2,441 a quintal for common paddy in 2026-27. The state announced a higher rate in September 2026, but reports differ on the amount, so the purchase centre should confirm.
Is there a limit on how much paddy a farmer can sell?
The earlier limit was 45 quintals per farmer. The state announced in September 2026 that the whole yield would be bought, and a formal order was not found.
Do I need to register before taking paddy to the centre?
Yes. Registration is required, and the farmer then gets a date for delivery.
When does procurement start?
The 2026-27 dates were not found. Last year slot booking began on 2 October and buying on 1 November.
This page is updated periodically. Benefit amounts, limits, dates and portal menus change; for the most current and binding information, always refer to the official portal or the implementing office.