Wheat procurement in UP crosses 10.27 lakh metric tonnes in 2025-26

IANS June 19, 2025 502 views

Uttar Pradesh shattered wheat procurement records with 10.27 lakh metric tonnes this Rabi season. The Yogi Adityanath government's mobile centers revolutionized access for 2 lakh farmers across villages. Farmers received Rs 2,508 crore directly in Aadhaar-linked accounts within 48 hours of sale. Extended operating hours and holiday operations ensured seamless procurement throughout the season.

"More than two lakh farmers sold over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes of wheat to government agencies" - UP Government Statement
Wheat procurement in UP crosses 10.27 lakh metric tonnes in 2025-26
Lucknow, June 19: Wheat procurement in Uttar Pradesh crossed a new milestone of ten lakh metric tonnes for the Rabi season in 2025-26, a government spokesman said on Thursday. An estimated two lakh farmers sold wheat at the state government-operated mobile procurement centers - marking a first of its kind initiative.

Key Points

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Mobile procurement centers boosted farmer access in remote villages

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Payments processed within 48 hours via PFMS

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MSP increased by Rs 150 per quintal this season

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Officials operated centers daily including holidays

Surpassing last year’s 9.31 lakh metric tonnes, the state government procured over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes, this season and the rise in figures has largely been attributed to Yogi Adityanath government’s decision to extend procurement through mobile centres, that reached deep into villages.

Wheat procurement for the Rabi marketing season (2025–26) began on March 17 and concluded on June 15. The process was carried out through 5,853 procurement centres across the state.

“More than two lakh farmers sold over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes of wheat to government agencies and payment of about Rs 2,508.26 crore has been disbursed directly to the farmers,” said the government in a statement.

As per the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s directive, procurement centres remained open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. even during holidays. Senior officials of the Food and Civil Supplies department actively visited villages and maintained communication with farmers. On Sundays as well, officers continued wheat procurement through mobile centres, ensuring farmers faced no disruption in the process.

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat was fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal for 2025–26, up from Rs 2,275 in the previous season – thus marking a rise of Rs 150, as fixed by the Centre, which in turn further benefitted the farmers.

Payments to farmers were processed within 48 hours via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) into Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. Also, the mobile procurement units enabled doorstep wheat procurement from farmers in remote villages.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
This is excellent news for UP farmers! 👏 The mobile procurement centers are a game-changer, especially for small farmers in remote villages who earlier had to travel long distances. Hope other states adopt this model too.
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Priya M.
While the numbers look impressive, I wonder how much actually reaches the intended beneficiaries. The system needs more transparency - maybe blockchain technology could help track every grain from farm to storage.
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Amit S.
Direct payment to Aadhaar-linked accounts within 48 hours is the real achievement here. No middlemen, no delays. This is how government schemes should work across India. UP setting a good example!
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Neha T.
The MSP increase is good but still not enough considering rising input costs. Diesel, fertilizers, labor - everything has become so expensive. Farmers deserve better price realization for their hard work.
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Vikram J.
Mobile procurement centers working even on Sundays? That's real farmer-friendly governance. My uncle in Barabanki sold his wheat without any hassle this time. Earlier he had to wait for days in long queues.
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Sunita R.
Good initiative but what about storage facilities? Last year we saw wheat rotting in godowns due to poor storage. Increased procurement must be matched with better storage infrastructure. Jai Kisan!

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