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Eastern UP Paddy Procurement Begins Tomorrow: 2.17 Lakh Farmers Registered

Eastern Uttar Pradesh's paddy procurement season kicks off tomorrow and will run through February 2026. The government has increased minimum support prices for both common and Grade A paddy varieties. More than 2.17 lakh farmers have already registered to sell their produce across multiple districts. This initiative follows successful procurement in Western UP where thousands of farmers have already benefited.

Key Points: Paddy Procurement Starts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh From November 1

  • Procurement covers Eastern UP districts including Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj from November 1
  • MSP increased to Rs 2,369 for common paddy and Rs 2,389 for Grade A
  • Over 2.17 lakh farmers registered with 3,920 purchase centers opened
  • Western UP already saw 17,000 farmers sell 1.06 lakh metric tonnes
  • Farmers to receive payments within 48 hours as per government directive
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Paddy procurement in Eastern UP to begin from tomorrow

Eastern UP paddy procurement begins Nov 1 with increased MSP rates. Over 2.17 lakh farmers registered to sell produce until February 2026 under CM Yogi's directives.

"Farmers must register themselves on the Food and Civil Supplies Department's website fcs.up.gov.in - Food and Civil Supplies Department"

Lucknow, Oct 31

Under the kharif marketing year 2025-26, paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh will begin on November 1 and continue until February 28, 2026.

During this period, procurement will also take place in Unnao, Raebareli, and Lucknow districts.

Paddy procurement has been underway since October 1 in Western Uttar Pradesh, as well as in the Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Sitapur districts of the Lucknow Division.

The double-engine government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy this year. The MSP for paddy (Common) has been fixed at Rs 2,369 per quintal, and for paddy (Grade A) at Rs 2,389 per quintal. More than 2.17 lakh farmers have registered themselves to sell their produce within two months.

The regions in Eastern Uttar Pradesh which will see paddy procurement, commencing from November 1, include Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Devipatan, Basti, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Prayagraj. Additionally, in the Lucknow division, procurement will commence in Lucknow, Raebareli, and Unnao on November 1 and will continue until February 28, 2026.

As of October 31, 2,17,625 farmers have registered. In Western Uttar Pradesh, more than 17,000 farmers have already sold over 1.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy within a month.

Also, the procurement picked up pace after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's instructions and 3,920 purchase centres were opened. Farmers must register themselves on the Food and Civil Supplies Department's website fcs.up.gov.in or through the UP KISAN MITRA mobile app.

According to the Food and Civil Supplies Department, farmers can contact the toll-free helpline at 1800-1800-150 or reach out to their district food marketing officer, tehsil regional marketing officer, or block marketing inspector for assistance or information.

The CM Yogi Adityanath government has directed the officials to ensure that farmers receive payment within 48 hours.

- IANS

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Priya S
My father is a farmer in Gorakhpur district. We registered last week and are hoping for a hassle-free experience this year. The 48-hour payment promise sounds good, but let's see if it actually happens on ground level.
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Sarah B
While the initiative is commendable, I hope the government ensures proper quality checks and prevents any corruption in the procurement process. Farmers deserve fair treatment after all their hard work.
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Vikram M
Good to see the government expanding procurement to more districts. The digital registration through app and website is a welcome step - much better than standing in long queues. 👍
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Ananya R
The MSP increase is only Rs 20-40 per quintal? With fertilizer prices doubling and diesel costs rising, this is barely enough. Farmers need better price support to survive.
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Michael C
Impressive that over 2 lakh farmers have registered already! This shows the trust in the system. Hope the procurement centers are well-equipped to handle the volume.

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