Archive · 31 Oct 2025
Uttar Pradesh Begins Paddy Procurement in Eastern Regions November 1
The government in Uttar Pradesh is starting to buy rice (paddy) from farmers in the eastern part of the state.
This buying will happen from November 1st until the end of February next year.
The government has also decided to pay farmers more money for their rice this year.
They will pay Rs 2,369 for regular rice and Rs 2,389 for special rice per bag.
Farmers need to sign up on a special website or app to sell their rice.
Over 2 lakh farmers have already signed up.
In the western part of the state, farmers have already sold a lot of rice.
The government promises to pay the farmers within two days after they sell their rice.
There are many places set up where farmers can sell their rice.
Paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh is scheduled from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026.
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy has been increased to Rs 2,369/quintal for common grade and Rs 2,389/quintal for Grade A.
Over 2.17 lakh farmers have registered to sell their produce within two months.
Farmers must register on the Food and Civil Supplies Department's website or through the UP KISAN MITRA app.
Payment to farmers is mandated to be processed within 48 hours of sale.
- Who
- Farmers in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government, and the Food and Civil Supplies Department.
- What
- The state government is commencing paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh from November 1, 2025, to February 28, 2026, with increased Minimum Support Prices (MSP).
- When
- Paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh begins November 1, 2025, and concludes February 28, 2026. Procurement in western Uttar Pradesh has been ongoing since October 1, 2025.
- Where
- Eastern Uttar Pradesh, including various divisions and specific districts within the Lucknow division. Western Uttar Pradesh is also part of the procurement.
- Why
- To support farmers by providing a market for their produce at government-fixed Minimum Support Prices (MSP), with timely payments and increased MSP this year.
- Procurement Period (East UP)
- November 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026
- Procurement Period (West UP)
- Ongoing since October 1, 2025
- MSP for Paddy (Common)
- Rs 2,369 per quintal
- MSP for Paddy (Grade A)
- Rs 2,389 per quintal
- Registered Farmers (as of Oct 31)
- 2,17,625
- Paddy Sold (West UP)
- Over 1.06 lakh metric tonnes
- Purchase Centres Opened
- 3,920
- Payment Timeline
- Within 48 hours