1 Jul 2025
Assam has achieved a milestone in agricultural procurement, recording its highest-ever paddy procurement during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024–25, with 6.97 lakh tonnes (lt) of paddy acquired — more than double the quantity procured in the previous season.
According to official sources, the state had procured 3.14 lt in KMS 2023–24 and 5.92 lt in KMS 2022–23. The state government, which had set a target of 5.85 lt for the current season, declared the procurement drive a success and praised the initiative for strengthening market access and ensuring that farmers receive the Minimum Support Price (MSP) they deserve.
In addition to this procurement milestone, Assam has also made remarkable progress on the export front. Farmers from Majuli district have successfully exported 267 tonnes of red rice to international markets in the Middle East and the European Union. The increasing global demand for Assam’s rice is attributed to its premium quality and rich nutritional content, bolstering both profits for farmers and the global visibility of Brand Assam.
Majuli — the world’s largest river island — has further made history with the first international export of its indigenous organic red bao paddy. This unique variety has now entered Central Asian and European markets, marking a moment of pride and economic opportunity for the local farming community.
The export initiative was spearheaded by Majuli Agro Organic Farmer Producer Company Limited, in collaboration with the Assam Department of Horticulture and Food Processing. The Majuli District Agriculture Department extended full support, while IVC Agrovet Private Limited managed procurement and transportation. The red rice was first transported to Haryana, from where it will be distributed across India and exported abroad.
These twin achievements underscore Assam’s growing prominence in both domestic procurement and international agri-export markets, driven by government initiatives, farmer cooperation, and the rising demand for high-quality indigenous crops.