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Introduction
The E-paddy portal is an online platform developed by the Government of West Bengal to facilitate paddy procurement from farmers. The portal allows farmers to register themselves, schedule their paddy sale, and track the status of their payments.
Registration
To register on the E-paddy portal, farmers need to follow these steps:
- Visit the E-paddy portal at https://epaddy.wb.gov.in/
- Click on the “Farmer Registration” link.
- Enter your personal details, including your name, address, and contact number.
- Enter your land details, including the area of land cultivated and the type of paddy grown.
- Upload your scanned Aadhaar card.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
Scheduling
Once registered, farmers can schedule their paddy sale on the E-paddy portal. To do so, follow these steps:
- Log in to your E-paddy account.
- Click on the “Schedule Paddy Sale” link.
- Select the date and time of your paddy sale.
- Enter the quantity of paddy you want to sell.
- Click on the “Submit” button.
Payment
Farmers will receive their payment for their paddy through the E-paddy portal.
Payment is typically made within two weeks of the paddy sale.
Schedule
The E-paddy procurement schedule for the current paddy season is as follows:
- Registration: Open throughout the paddy season
- Scheduling: Open throughout the paddy season
- Paddy sale: Starts from November 15, 2023
Benefits of E-paddy
The E-paddy portal offers several benefits to farmers, including:
- Transparency: The portal provides farmers with a transparent and hassle-free way to sell their paddy.
- Efficiency: The portal streamlines the paddy procurement process, making it more efficient.
- Timeliness: Farmers receive their payment for their paddy within a short period of time.
Contact Information
For more information on E-paddy, please contact the Department of Food and Supplies, Government of West Bengal at 1800 345 5505 / 1967 (toll free).
Conclusion
The E-paddy portal is a valuable tool for farmers in West Bengal. It provides a transparent, efficient, and timely way to sell paddy. Farmers are encouraged to register on the portal and take advantage of its benefits.