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Gujarat Procures Rs 12,000 Cr Kharif Crops, Benefits Over 10 Lakh Farmers

The Gujarat government has procured Kharif crops worth over Rs 12,000 crore at Minimum Support Price, with payments of nearly Rs 9,908 crore already made to farmers. More than 10.11 lakh farmers have registered under the MSP scheme for crops like groundnut, moong, urad, and soybean. Registration for groundnut alone saw a massive increase to 9.31 lakh farmers this year, compared to 3.74 lakh last year. The procurement process, which began in November, features Aadhaar-enabled biometric authentication and direct benefit transfers for the first time.

Key Points: Gujarat MSP: Rs 12,000 Cr Crop Procurement, 10 Lakh Farmers

  • Over Rs 12,000 crore MSP procurement
  • 10+ lakh farmers registered
  • Groundnut registration surges to 9.31 lakh
  • Aadhaar biometric authentication used
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Gujarat govt procures Kharif crops worth Rs 12,000 cr, 10 lakh farmers registered

Gujarat govt procures Kharif crops worth Rs 12,000+ crore at MSP. Over 10 lakh farmers registered for groundnut, pulses, and soybean.

"A total of 18,05,612.16 metric tons of crops have been procured, valued at Rs 12,965.37 crore - Jitu Vaghani"

Gandhinagar, Jan 21

The Gujarat government has procured Kharif crops worth over Rs 12,000 crore at Minimum Support Price, Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday.

He added that more than 10.11 lakh farmers have registered under the MSP procurement scheme for crops such as groundnut, moong, urad, and soybean up to January 20 this year.

Speaking about the procurement, Vaghani stated that 10,01,724 farmers sent SMS requests for MSP procurement, while a total of 8,23,743 beneficiaries have had their crops purchased.

"A total of 18,05,612.16 metric tons of crops have been procured, valued at Rs 12,965.37 crore, and payments worth Rs 9,907.86 crore have been made to 6,33,149 beneficiaries," he said.

He further noted that in the current financial year 2025-26, between September 1 and 22, 2025, 10,11,936 farmers registered online.

Registration for groundnut this year has risen to 9.31 lakh farmers, compared to 3.74 lakh last year.

The Central Government has approved the purchase of 20.10 lakh metric tons of groundnut. MSP procurement in the state began on November 9 last year and will continue until February 6.

The total value of crops procured this Kharif season is estimated at around Rs 15,000 crore.

Registration for tur dal started on December 22, 2025, and up to January 20, 2026, 1,30,640 farmers registered on the e-Samruddhi portal.

As per the Central Government's guidelines, procurement of tur, urad, and masoor can cover up to 100 per cent of the state's total production.

Vaghani highlighted that, for the first time, Aadhaar-enabled biometric or face authentication is used for procurement from registered farmers.

The scheme also includes nominee-based sales, instant DBT payments to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts, and regular inspections of procurement centres at district and taluka levels by vigilance committees.

- IANS

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Priya S
Rs 12,000 crore is a massive amount! It's heartening to see so many farmers registered. The jump from 3.74 lakh to 9.31 lakh farmers for groundnut shows increased trust in the system. However, the article says payments of ~Rs 9900 crore made to 6.33 lakh beneficiaries. What about the remaining farmers? Timely payment for all is crucial.
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Rohit P
Good step, but the real test is on the ground. Are the procurement centres easily accessible in remote villages? Is the quality assessment fair? Sometimes local officials create unnecessary hurdles. The vigilance committees must be truly active and farmer-friendly.
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Anjali F
Focusing on pulses like tur, urad, and moong is very important for our nutritional security. If procurement covers 100% of production as per guidelines, it will encourage more farmers to grow pulses and reduce our import dependency. Win-win for farmers and the country! 🇮🇳
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David E
Interesting to see the scale of agricultural support in India. The use of technology (e-registration, Aadhaar auth, DBT) seems efficient. The numbers are impressive – over 10 lakh farmers and 18 lakh metric tons. Hope the benefits reach the smallest farmers equally.
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Karthik V
The SMS request system is a simple but powerful tool for farmers. Not everyone has smartphones for apps, but most can send an SMS. This inclusivity is praiseworthy. Now, the government must ensure the procurement continues smoothly until February 6th and all registered farmers are served.

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