Kerala CM urges prompt payment to farmers for purchased paddy

A meeting convened by Chief Minister VD Satheesan with various stakeholders here on Tuesday (June 2, 2026) directed the concerned government departments and banks to take necessary steps to ensure that farmers receive payment for the purchased paddy field.

The meeting also discussed ways to overcome the delay in disbursement of money for the purchased paddy fields.

A significant number of farmers in the state, whose paddy was purchased last season, are yet to receive their paddy prices.

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob, Cooperatives Minister M. Liju, Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak, departmental secretaries, bank representatives and officials attended the meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Chamber in the Assembly.

Published – 02 Jun 2026 20:29 IST