<h1>Paddy procurement Oct 3 to Dec 31 at authorised markets; mandatory online registration; MSP Rs 2,389/qtl; payments in 48 hrs</h1> Paddy procurement in the district will run from October 3 to December 31 at government-authorised markets including the local APMC and designated grain markets. The district administration requires mandatory online registration via a government portal and urged unregistered farmers to enroll before procurement begins. The government fixed the minimum support price for Grade A paddy at Rs 2,389 per quintal. Payments will be made directly into farmers' bank accounts within 48 hours of sale.