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Gujarat to Procure Gram & Mustard at MSP for 2026-27, Registration Opens Feb 13

The Gujarat government announced it will procure gram and mustard from farmers at the Minimum Support Price for the 2026-27 season. Online registration for eligible farmers will be open from February 13 to March 5 through the 'e-Samruddhi' portal at village e-Gram centres. The procurement is part of the Central government's Price Support Scheme to ensure farmers get remunerative prices. Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani stated the decision was taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel.

Key Points: Gujarat Gram, Mustard MSP Procurement for 2026-27 Announced

  • MSP procurement for 2026-27
  • Online registration Feb 13-Mar 5
  • Free registration via e-Samruddhi
  • Part of Central Price Support Scheme
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Gujarat to procure gram, mustard at MSP for 2026-27

Gujarat govt to procure gram & mustard at MSP for 2026-27. Online farmer registration from Feb 13 to Mar 5 on e-Samruddhi portal.

"To ensure that farmers... receive remunerative prices... the government has planned procurement - Jitu Vaghani"

Gandhinagar, Feb 11

The Gujarat government will procure gram and mustard from farmers at the Minimum Support Price for the 2026-27 season, with online registration for eligible cultivators scheduled from February 13 to March 5, state Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani said on Wednesday.

Vaghani said the decision had been taken under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel to ensure that farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce along with financial protection.

The procurement in Gujarat will be carried out under the Price Support Scheme (PSS) as part of the Central government's Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan.

"To ensure that farmers in the state receive remunerative prices for their produce along with economic protection, the government has planned procurement of gram and mustard at the support price for the year 2026-27," the minister said.

He stated that procurement would be undertaken in adequate quantities, taking into account the total sowing area and estimated production of the two crops in the state.

Advance planning would also be carried out by the state government to facilitate smooth procurement operations, he added.

Farmers cultivating gram and mustard in all districts of Gujarat will be required to register on the 'e-Samruddhi' portal through Aadhaar authentication at village-level e-Gram centres.

The registration process will be conducted free of cost by Village Computer Entrepreneurs (VCEs), and farmers will not have to pay any fee.

"The registration will be done free of cost, and farmers will not have to pay a single rupee," Vaghani said, urging gram and mustard growers to complete the registration process promptly to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme.

He also noted that the Central government had announced the MSP for rabi crops for 2026-27 before the commencement of sowing.

According to the notified rates, gram will be procured at Rs 5,875 per quintal (Rs 1,175 per maund), while mustard will be purchased at Rs 6,200 per quintal (Rs 1,240 per maund).

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative, but the real test is implementation. My uncle is a farmer in Saurashtra. Last time, the online registration at the e-Gram centre was a headache due to poor internet. Hope the VCEs are properly trained and the system doesn't fail the farmers this time.
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Aman W
₹5,875 for gram and ₹6,200 for mustard. Need to check if this covers the increased cost of fertilizers and diesel. MSP is important, but timely payment is more important. Farmers shouldn't have to wait for months to get their money after selling their produce.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see such long-term planning for 2026-27. Advance procurement planning can really help stabilize markets. Hope other states learn from this model. The integration with Aadhaar should hopefully make the process more transparent and reduce fraud.
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Karthik V
This is for rabi season 2026-27? That's planning almost three years in advance! Kudo's to the government for thinking ahead. It will help farmers in Gujarat make informed decisions. Now, need similar assurance for other crops like wheat and pulses.
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Nisha Z
Free registration is a good thing. Often, these small fees add up for farmers. My only concern is "adequate quantities". What if the production is more than the procurement estimate? Will the government buy all the produce, or will farmers be left to sell in the open market at lower prices?

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