Tamil Nadu increases paddy procurement price to ₹2,545 per quintal, fulfilling campaign promise.

The Tamil Nadu government will start procuring paddy at an increased price of ₹2,545 per quintal for Grade A and ₹2,500 for common varieties starting September 1. This includes the central MSP and state incentives. The move fulfills a campaign promise to ensure a minimum procurement price of ₹2,500 for paddy, benefiting farmers and aiming to prevent waste through modern storage facilities.