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Paddy procurement limit in Chhattisgarh for kharif 2026-27: how to weigh your lot
The paddy procurement limit that Chhattisgarh’s cabinet approved on 27 October 2026 [1, 2] for kharif marketing year 2026-27 is 21 quintals an acre of registered paddy land, at ₹3,100 a quintal [1, 2, 4]. A farmer with 3 eligible acres can sell at most 63 quintals. Weigh your lot on a stamped scale before your token day, so you know how close it comes to that limit.
On 27 October 2026 the cabinet scheduled buying to begin on 15 November 2026 [1, 2, 3]. The Hitavada and CG Khabar reported that the plan covers 3,100 centres and more than 27.50 lakh farmers [1, 2].
What is the paddy procurement limit for your land?
Multiply your eligible registered paddy acres for the season by 21. The answer is your seasonal limit, in quintals [1, 2, 4]. It is an upper limit; the centre may buy less. One quintal is 100 kg, so the limit works out to 2,100 kg an acre.
Seasonal limit (quintals) = eligible paddy acres × 21; gross value = quintals × ₹3,100
| Eligible registered paddy land | Seasonal limit | Value at ₹3,100 a quintal |
|---|---|---|
| 1 acre | 21 quintals | ₹65,100 |
| 2 acres | 42 quintals | ₹1,30,200 |
| 3 acres | 63 quintals | ₹1,95,300 |
| 5 acres | 105 quintals | ₹3,25,500 |
| 10 acres | 210 quintals | ₹6,51,000 |
Why weigh your paddy before the token day?
Dainik Jagran English reported that centres allot selling dates by token [4]. Compare a weight you took at home with the centre’s reading, on the same basis: gross weight with the sacks, or net paddy weight after taking off the weight of the empty sacks. If a difference has no explanation, ask for the lot to be weighed again.
What does a short weight cost on a 63-quintal lot?
The figures below convert ₹3,100 a quintal into ₹31 a kilogram and show what each kilogram recorded short is worth at that rate on the full 63-quintal (6,300 kg) lot of a farmer with 3 eligible acres. They are not a payment formula. CG Khabar reported that on 27 October 2026 the state government decided to pay its input assistance on paddy per acre instead of per quintal [2, 3].
Value difference = kg recorded short × ₹3,100 ÷ 100 = kg short × ₹31
| Weight recorded short | Share of 6,300 kg | Value difference at ₹31 a kg |
|---|---|---|
| 10 kg | about 0.16% | ₹310 |
| 30 kg | about 0.48% | ₹930 |
| 63 kg | 1% | ₹1,953 |
If a scale is not set to zero before the first sack, that offset can show up in the sacks weighed after it. A sack that rests partly on the floor is partly held up by the floor, so the scale reads it light.
Must the scale at the centre be stamped?
Yes. Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 says a weight or measure that will be used in any transaction must be verified before it is put to that use [5]. Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 sets re-verification every 12 months for an electronic scale, and every 24 months for weights and beam scales [6, 7, 12].
The date that counts is the due date on the scale’s verification certificate. Before that date passes, the owner of the scale has to get it re-verified [6, 7]. A scale that has been repaired, or dismantled and set up again after it was verified at its site, needs re-verification before its next use, even inside that date [6].
How do you check a scale before your paddy goes on it?
- Look at the display with the platform empty. It should read zero. If it does not, ask for it to be set to zero before the first sack.
- Look for the stamp and the verification certificate, and check that its due date has not passed [6, 7].
- Put one sack on, note the reading, take it off and put it on again. The two readings should agree within the scale’s tolerance. This shows the scale repeats itself; it does not prove the reading is right.
- Keep each sack fully on the platform, clear of the floor, the wall and the next sack.
- Write down the gross weight of each sack or lot and the weight of the empty sacks, and check that your net paddy total matches the figure the centre records.
Which HSCo scale fits a paddy procurement centre?
For a centre that weighs sack after sack all day, we suggest a floor platform scale with battery backup and displays at the front and back, so the farmer can read the weight too.
PLCHQB platform scale: 500 kg or 1,000 kg on a full-size MS chequered plate (600 × 600 mm on the 500 kg model), readability 50 g or 100 g, green displays front and back, 6 V rechargeable battery, Legal Metrology stamped. For weighing sacks one at a time [9].- PLCHQCHI mobile platform scale: chequered MS plate on a rugged MS frame with wheels and a handle, models from 50 kg, accuracy 5 g, 10 g or 50 g by capacity, green displays front and back, Legal Metrology stamped. For a society that moves its scale between the godown and the heap [10].
- PLCHQHS heavy duty platform scale: chequered MS plate, 75 × 75 cm for 1,500 kg or 90 × 90 cm for 2,000 kg, four IP67 load cells, jumbo green display in front and a big green display at the back, Legal Metrology stamped. For weighing several sacks together [11].
More scales for farms and grain stores are on our weighing scales for agriculture page, and our post on government stamping explains the stamp. Tell us how many sacks your centre weighs in a day: call +91-7045922250 or write to hsc@hindustanscale.com.
Frequently asked questions
How many quintals of paddy per acre does Chhattisgarh buy?
For kharif marketing year 2026-27, Chhattisgarh’s cabinet approved on 27 October 2026 buying up to 21 quintals of paddy per acre of registered paddy land, at ₹3,100 a quintal [1, 2, 4], and on the same day scheduled buying to begin on 15 November 2026 [1, 2]. One quintal is 100 kg, so 21 quintals is 2,100 kg. A farmer with 2 eligible acres can sell at most 42 quintals, worth ₹1,30,200 at that rate.
How much is 1 kg of paddy worth at ₹3,100 a quintal?
At ₹3,100 a quintal, 1 kg of paddy is worth ₹31, because a quintal is 100 kg. A paddy lot recorded 10 kg short is worth ₹310 less at that rate, and 63 kg short is worth ₹1,953 less. Check that the centre’s scale reads zero when empty and that its verification certificate is still within its due date [6, 7].
How often must an electronic weighing scale be re-verified in India?
An electronic weighing scale used for trade in India must be re-verified every 12 months under Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 [6, 7]. Weights and beam scales are re-verified every 24 months [7, 12]. Section 24 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 requires a weighing scale to be verified before its first use in any transaction [5].
Sources
- The Hitavada, “Cabinet ayes various key decisions” (thehitavada.com, 28 October 2026). Cabinet approves paddy buying from 15 November 2026 at Rs 3,100 a quintal, 21 quintals an acre, 3,100 centres
- CG Khabar, “15 नवम्बर से 3100 रूपये प्रति क्विंटल की दर से धान खरीदी पर छत्तीसगढ़ कैबिनेट की मुहर लगी” (cgkhabar.com, 27 October 2026).
- Transclew, “Chhattisgarh paddy buying starts 15 November at 3,100 centres” (transclew.com, 28 October 2026).
- Dainik Jagran English, “Chhattisgarh to Begin Paddy Procurement on November 15 at ₹3,100 per Quintal” (english.dainikjagranmpcg.com, 25 October 2026).
- Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, “The Legal Metrology Act, 2009” (consumeraffairs.gov.in). Section 24; the page links the Act text on India Code
- Legal Metrology, Government of Meghalaya, “The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011” (megweights.gov.in). Rule 27
- S.S. Rana & Co., “Verification of Weights & Measures Under the Legal Metrology Act” (ssrana.in, 6 December 2021). Rule 27 re-verification periods
- Hindustan Scale Company, “What Is Government Stamping And Why Is It So Important?” (hindustanscale.com).
- Hindustan Scale Company, “PLCHQB Platform Scale – Chequered MS Plate, 500 / 1,000 kg, Dual Display” (hindustanscale.com).
- Hindustan Scale Company, “PLCHQCHI Mobile Platform Scale – 50 kg to 500 kg+, Chequered MS Platform, Wheels” (hindustanscale.com).
- Hindustan Scale Company, “PLCHQHS Heavy Duty Platform Scale – 1,500 and 2,000 kg, Four Load Cells, Two Displays” (hindustanscale.com).
- Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, “Legal Metrology (General) Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 (G.S.R. 905(E))” (consumeraffairs.gov.in, 18 December 2025). Rule 27(2)(a) as amended