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Gujarat's Historic Move: Direct MSP Procurement for 5 Crops Begins Nov 24

The Gujarat government is launching direct procurement of five major crops at minimum support prices starting November 24. This initiative covers paddy, bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi through 414 designated centers across the state. The procurement will continue until January 31, 2026, with specific quantities set per hectare for each crop. The grains will be distributed to millions of beneficiaries under national food security schemes, providing dual benefits to farmers and the underprivileged.

Key Points: Gujarat Direct MSP Procurement Paddy Bajra Jowar Maize Ragi

  • Direct procurement begins November 24 and continues until January 31, 2026
  • 414 procurement centers established across Gujarat for five major crops
  • MSP rates range from Rs 2,369 for paddy to Rs 5,186 for ragi per quintal
  • Procured grains distributed to 3.60 crore people under NFSA and PMGKAY
  • Procurement follows Rs 10,000 crore relief package for rain-affected farmers
  • Specific procurement quantities set per hectare for each crop type
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Gujarat govt to start direct procurement of paddy, bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi at MSP from Nov 24

Gujarat government starts direct MSP procurement of paddy, bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi from November 24 through 414 centers across the state for Kharif season.

"This farmer- and welfare-focused initiative will directly procure bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi - Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani"

Gandhinagar, November 22

The state government, from November 24, will directly purchase paddy, bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi from farmers at the minimum support price as part of the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, taking a compassionate approach towards the state's farmers, has announced a historic relief package of Rs 10,000 crore to compensate for losses caused by recent rainfall.

Now, under the Kharif Marketing Season 2025-26, he has taken a farmer- and welfare-focused initiative to directly procure bajra, jowar, maize, and ragi.

Agriculture Minister Jitu Vaghani, while making this announcement in Rajkot, stated that 1,500 kilograms of paddy per hectare will be procured from registered farmers.

He further added that from Monday, November 24, until January 31, 2026, 113 procurement centres have been designated across the state for paddy. Additionally, procurement will take place from 150 centres for bajra, 50 centres for jowar, 82 centres for maize, and 19 centres for ragi.

Agriculture Minister further stated that, under this procurement, bajra will be procured at 1,848 kilograms per hectare, jowar at 1,539 kilograms per hectare, maize at 1,864 kilograms per hectare, and ragi at 903 kilograms per hectare.

The minimum support prices (MSP) announced by the Central Government per quintal are: Rs 2,369 and Rs 2,389 for paddy, Rs 3,075 for bajra, Rs 3,999 for jowar, Rs 4,049 for jowar, Rs 2,400 for maize, and Rs 5,186 for ragi.

The large quantities of these commodities, procured at the support price, are distributed free of cost to 3.60 crore people from 74 lakh families covered under the NFSA and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, through the Food and Civil Supplies Department.

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Raman Solanki also thanked Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel for this decision, which benefits both farmers and the poor.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is excellent! Both farmers get fair prices and the poor get food security. Win-win situation for everyone. Gujarat government setting a good example 🌾
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Sarah B
The Rs 10,000 crore relief package plus MSP procurement shows real commitment to farmers. Hope the implementation is smooth and reaches all farmers equally.
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Michael C
While the initiative is good, I hope they ensure timely payments to farmers. Sometimes these schemes get delayed in actual disbursement. Proper monitoring needed.
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Ananya R
Great to see millets like bajra, jowar and ragi getting focus! These are traditional Indian grains that are healthier than wheat and rice. Promoting them is good for health and agriculture diversity 💚
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Karthik V
The distribution through NFSA and PM Garib Kalyan Yojana is smart planning. This ensures food reaches those who need it most while supporting our annadata farmers. Jai Kisan! 🙏

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