Lucknow. There is relief news for the farmers selling paddy in Uttar Pradesh. Farmers will be given an additional Rs 20 per quintal to cover the expenses incurred on unloading, sifting and cleaning while selling paddy at government purchasing centres. This payment will be different from the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of paddy. This will provide some relief to farmers in the expenses incurred while selling their produce.
What was the MSP fixed for paddy purchase?
In the Kharif marketing year 2026-27, the government has set the minimum support price of common paddy at Rs 2,441 per quintal. Whereas for Grade-A paddy, Rs 2,461 per quintal will be available. Apart from this, eligible farmers will be given Rs 20 per quintal for unloading, sifting and cleaning.
Preparations being done at 4,195 purchasing centers
Till Friday, 4,195 government purchasing centers had been opened in the state for paddy procurement. The procurement process is ongoing in Western Uttar Pradesh, while procurement is about to begin in Eastern Uttar Pradesh also. Apart from the 10 divisions of Eastern UP, paddy will also be purchased in Lucknow, Rae Bareli and Unnao of Lucknow division from November 1. The procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh is scheduled to run till 28 February 2027.
If you have not registered then apply here
Farmers who have not yet been able to register or renew it can complete this process through the Food and Logistics Department's website fcs.up.gov.in or UP Kisan Mitra. Before selling paddy at a government centre, be sure to check the information about registration and necessary documents.
Instructions to officials for the convenience of farmers
The Chief Minister has asked the officials to ensure proper arrangements for shade, drinking water and seating at the purchasing centres. Also, instructions have been given to eliminate the role of middlemen and to take action against the responsible officers if complaints are received. Food and Logistics Minister Manoj Pandey has also stressed on surprise inspection of procurement centres.
If there is any problem in selling paddy, farmers can lodge a complaint on toll free number 18001800150. The objective of this system is to provide fixed price to the farmers for their produce and to make the procurement process more convenient.