Mod 1: Dec 2024: Kharif Paddy Procurement Launch, PACS DBT Payments & MSP Revisions

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Dec 2024 Paddy Procurement Operations & Cooperative Reforms:

During December 2024, the Department of Co-operative along with the Food and Consumer Protection Department accelerated the statewide procurement of Kharif paddy for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024–25 through primary village cooperative institutions.

Operational Architecture & Pricing Structure:

Statutory MSP Rates: Minimum Support Price (MSP) was disbursed at ₹2,300 per quintal for common grade paddy and ₹2,320 per quintal for Grade 'A' paddy, reflecting central enhancements.
48-Hour DBT Mandate: The Bihar State Co-operative Bank (BSCB) and District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) executed automated Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into farmers' bank accounts via PFMS within 48 hours of grain weight receipt.
Procurement Targets: A target ceiling of 45 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) was allocated across functional Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) and Vyapar Mandals.
Farmer Ceiling Limits: Raiyat (landowning) farmers were permitted to sell up to 250 quintals, while non-raiyat (sharecropper) farmers were permitted up to 100 quintals upon self-declaration verified by agricultural coordinators.

Exam View: Key Takeaways:

Common Paddy MSP (KMS 2024-25): ₹2,300/quintal (Grade A: ₹2,320/quintal).
Statutory DBT Timelines: Strictly within 48 hours of weighment.
Sale Caps: Raiyat (250 quintals) vs. Non-raiyat (100 quintals).
Primary Grassroots Purchasing Body: PACS & Vyapar Mandals.

Figure: Dec 2024: Kharif Paddy Procurement Launch, PACS DBT Payments & MSP Revisions

⭐ Key Points

Common Paddy MSP (KMS 2024-25): ₹2,300/quintal (Grade A: ₹2,320/quintal).
Statutory DBT Timelines: Strictly within 48 hours of weighment.
Sale Caps: Raiyat (250 quintals) vs. Non-raiyat (100 quintals).
Primary Grassroots Purchasing Body: PACS & Vyapar Mandals.

📌 One-line Q&A

Common Paddy MSP (KMS 2024-25): ₹2,300/quintal (Grade A: ₹2,320/quintal).
Statutory DBT Timelines: Strictly within 48 hours of weighment.
Sale Caps: Raiyat (250 quintals) vs. Non-raiyat (100 quintals).
Primary Grassroots Purchasing Body: PACS & Vyapar Mandals.

Questions 10 MCQs

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What was the Minimum Support Price (MSP) per quintal for common grade paddy during the Kharif season 2024-25 in Bihar?

The MSP for common paddy was ₹2,300 per quintal, while Grade 'A' paddy was fixed at ₹2,320 per quintal.

Within how many hours is the cooperative department mandated to credit payments to farmers' bank accounts post-procurement?

The state government mandates direct payment clearance within 48 hours through the PFMS platform.

What is the maximum quantity of paddy a non-raiyat (sharecropper) farmer can sell to a PACS in Bihar?

Non-raiyat farmers are limited to selling 100 quintals, whereas landowning raiyat farmers can sell up to 250 quintals.

What is the maximum quantity of paddy a landowning (raiyat) farmer is allowed to sell to PACS in Bihar?

Raiyat farmers can market up to a ceiling of 250 quintals through their local PACS.

What does the grassroots cooperative acronym 'PACS' stand for?

PACS stands for Primary Agricultural Credit Society, the foundational tier of rural cooperative credit.

Which apex state bank acts as the chief financier and clearer for PACS in Bihar?

The Bihar State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (BSCB) is the apex institution in the short-term cooperative credit structure.

What was the total Kharif paddy procurement target fixed by the Bihar Government for KMS 2024-25?

The procurement target was set at approximately 45 lakh metric tonnes (LMT).

Besides PACS, which other block-level cooperative body conducts direct agricultural procurement in Bihar?

Vyapar Mandals (Cooperative Marketing Societies) operate at the block level alongside village-level PACS.

What document verification is mandatory for non-raiyat farmers selling paddy through the cooperative portal?

Non-raiyat tenant cultivators must submit a self-declaration verified by local agricultural advisors.

Which online platform processes the automated clearance of procurement remittances to farmers in Bihar?

PFMS enables transparent, tracked, and rapid DBT fund releases to farmers' bank accounts.

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One-liners

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Common Paddy MSP (KMS 2024-25): ₹______

Statutory DBT Timelines: ______

Strictly within 48 hours of weighment.

Sale Caps: ______

Raiyat (250 quintals) vs. Non-raiyat (100 quintals).

Primary Grassroots Purchasing Body: ______

PACS & Vyapar Mandals.