Archive · 19 Jun 2025
UP Wheat Procurement Surpasses 10.27 Lakh Metric Tonnes
In Uttar Pradesh, the government bought a lot of wheat from farmers this year, over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes.
This happened during the Rabi season of 2025-26.
More than 2 lakh farmers sold their wheat to the government at various centers, some of which were mobile, going to the villages.
Farmers received payments of about 2,508.26 crore rupees.
The government made sure the centers were open every day, even on weekends, to make it easy for farmers.
The price the government paid for the wheat was set at 2,425 rupees for each 100 kilograms, which was an increase from the previous year.
Uttar Pradesh's wheat procurement for the Rabi season in 2025-26 exceeded 10.27 lakh metric tonnes.
Over two lakh farmers sold wheat through 5,853 procurement centers, including mobile centers.
The state government disbursed approximately Rs 2,508.26 crore directly to farmers.
Procurement centers operated daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., even on holidays.
The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat was set at Rs 2,425 per quintal, an increase of Rs 150.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government and over two lakh farmers.
- What
- Wheat procurement exceeded 10.27 lakh metric tonnes.
- When
- The Rabi season of 2025-26.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To procure wheat from farmers at a set Minimum Support Price.
Farmers
Government
Benefits of Mobile Procurement
Farmers
Benefited from the extended procurement via mobile centers.
Government
N/A
- Total Wheat Procured
- Over 10.27 lakh metric tonnes
- Farmers Involved
- Over 2 lakh
- Procurement Centers
- 5,853
- Total Payments
- Approximately Rs 2,508.26 crore
- MSP
- Rs 2,425 per quintal
- Procurement Period
- March 17 - June 15