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UP Procurement Drive Gathers Pace as Haryana Reports Heavy Arrivals and Rs 9,029 Crore Paid

States are using digital portals plus Aadhaar-linked transfers to speed MSP payments to growers.

Overview

  • Uttar Pradesh reported 1,37,166 farmers registered for the 2025–26 paddy season by October 23, with 3,790 of 4,000 planned centres operational.
  • UP has procured over 35,630 metric tonnes since October 1 against a seasonal target of 60 lakh MT, with MSPs set at Rs 2,369 for common and Rs 2,389 for Grade-A paddy.
  • An OTP-based single registration via the UP KISAN MITRA app and fcs.up.gov.in is in use, with instructions to credit payments to Aadhaar-linked accounts within 48 hours.
  • Eastern UP divisions start procurement on November 1, with some districts in Lucknow division scheduled to run through February 28, 2026.
  • Haryana reported 49.94 lakh MT paddy arrivals and 8.44 lakh MT procured, with Rs 9,029.39 crore paid at the MSP of Rs 2,389 per quintal under the 17% moisture norm.