Thiruvananthapuram | Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Tuesday said that his government has increased the procurement price of paddy to Rs 31 per kilogram.

Satheesan, in a Facebook post, said that the one-rupee hike will come into effect from the 2026-27 season.

The current rate is Rs 30 per kg.

He said that agreements have also been signed with 38 mills for paddy procurement.

"The government aims to strengthen the agricultural sector by ensuring fair prices for farmers' labour and supporting paddy cultivation," the CM said.

Increasing the procurement price of paddy was one of the promises made by the UDF during its 2026 assembly poll campaign.