Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Wheat Procurement Surges, Bolstering Food Security in India
The government is buying a lot of wheat from farmers in Uttar Pradesh, more than last year.
They've paid farmers over 2,508 crore rupees.
This helps the government have enough food for people who need it, like those getting free grain.
The government is also watching wheat prices to make sure they don't get too high.
Uttar Pradesh wheat procurement surpasses 10.27 lakh metric tonnes for Rabi 2025–26.
Government disbursed over Rs 2,508 crore directly to farmers.
Procurement centers operated daily, including holidays, with extended hours.
Centre confident in maintaining wheat-rice allocations under PM-GKAY.
Wheat prices remain a concern amidst rising mandi prices in some regions.
- Who
- Farmers, government officials, and beneficiaries of food security programs.
- What
- Record-breaking wheat procurement in Uttar Pradesh and positive outlook for food security.
- When
- Rabi marketing season 2025–26, concluding on June 15.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To ensure food security and provide support to farmers.
Concerns
Government's Response
Price Stability
Concerns
Rising mandi prices are causing worry.
Government's Response
Government has adequate stocks.
- Wheat Procurement (UP)
- Over 10.27 lakh MT
- Total Payments to Farmers
- Rs 2,508.26 crore
- MSP for Wheat
- Rs 2,425 per quintal
- Wheat Stocks (Central Pool)
- 37.99 million tonnes (as of May 31)
- PM-GKAY Beneficiaries
- 813.5 million
