Odisha govt hikes paddy MSP by Rs 69 per quintal for Kharif 2025

The enhancement follows the Centre’s decision to fix the national MSP at Rs 2,369 per quintal.

By Sushant Kumar Dalai

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 6: In a significant relief to farmers, the Odisha government has increased the minimum support price (MSP) of paddy by Rs 69 per quintal for the ongoing Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2025–26.

With the revision, the MSP for common-grade paddy now stands at Rs 3,169 per quintal, up from Rs 3,100 last year, while Grade A paddy will fetch Rs 3,189 per quintal.

According to a notification issued by the department of food supplies and consumer welfare, the revised rates will apply to all paddy procured during the current Kharif season.

The enhancement follows the Centre’s decision to fix the national MSP at Rs 2,369 per quintal. The Odisha government has added an additional input subsidy of Rs 800 per quintal to cushion local cultivators against rising production costs.

“The increase aims to safeguard farmers’ interests and ensure fair remuneration for their produce,” the department’s circular stated, adding that the move aligns with the state’s broader policies to promote agricultural sustainability and income security.

Paddy varieties have been classified into two categories—‘Common’ and ‘Grade A’—based on their length-to-breadth (L:B) ratio. Varieties with an L:B ratio of 2.5 or higher qualify as Grade A, while those below 2.5 fall under the Common category.

Under the revised structure, the MSP for the Common category is Rs 2,369 per quintal, and Rs 2,389 per quintal for Grade A paddy, with an additional Rs 800 per quintal input subsidy applicable to both.