CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced the state achieved its highest-ever paddy procurement, purchasing nearly seven lakh metric tonnes during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25. This represents more than a two-fold ncrease compared to the previous season.

"We are proud to announce the successful conclusion of Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25 with a record paddy procurement of 6.97 lakh MT -- the highest ever!" Sarma stated in a post on his X handle. He added that the state procured 3.14 lakh MT during the 2023-24 KMS and 5.92 lakh MT in KMS 2022-23