Dhan Kharid 2025: More than 1.37 lakh farmers of UP registered in the paddy procurement season 2025-26. 35.63 thousand metric tons of paddy purchased from Western UP in 23 days. Yogi government set a target of 4000 purchasing centres, procurement started at 3790.
Yogi Government: The agricultural policies of Yogi Government in Uttar Pradesh are getting full support from the farmers. Farmers have made a record registration in the paddy procurement season 2025-26. Due to the efforts of the government, farmers are getting the benefits of MSP (Minimum Support Price) directly in their bank accounts.
More than 1.37 lakh farmers registered
The registration process for paddy sale started from September 1. Till 12 noon on October 23, 1,37,166 farmers have registered. Registration facility is available on www.fcs.up.gov.in website and UP Kisan Mitra mobile app. The government has started OTP based single registration system, through which farmers can easily register by entering the OTP received on their mobile. Payment to farmers is being made directly into their Aadhaar linked bank accounts.
35.63 thousand metric tons of paddy purchased in 23 days in Western Uttar Pradesh
The process of paddy procurement started in western Uttar Pradesh from October 1. This includes Meerut, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Agra, Aligarh and Jhansi divisions. Apart from this, paddy is also being purchased in Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri and Sitapur of Lucknow division. In just 23 days, more than 35.63 thousand metric tons of paddy has been purchased. The government has set a target of purchasing 60 lakh metric tonnes of paddy in this session.
Double engine government increased the support price of paddy
Yogi government has increased the MSP (Minimum Support Price) of paddy this year.
- Common variety paddy: ₹2369 per quintal
- Grade-A paddy: ₹2389 per quintal
Farmers have been instructed to make payment within 48 hours of the sale of paddy. Purchasing centers remain open for paddy purchase from 9 am to 5 pm. The government has also clarified that paddy with moisture up to 17 percent can be purchased.
Target of 4000 purchasing centers, procurement started at 3790
Yogi government has set a target of setting up 4000 purchasing centers for paddy procurement. Till now procurement has started at 3790 centres. These purchasing centers are proving to be very convenient for the farmers, where they are getting the opportunity to sell their produce at government rates.
Paddy procurement will start in Eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1st
Paddy procurement will start in Eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1. This process will take place in Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Devipatan, Basti, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Mirzapur and Prayagraj divisions. Along with this, procurement will also start in Lucknow, Rae Bareli and Unnao districts from November 1, which will continue till February 28, 2026.