Overview
- Procurement for paddy has begun in Western Uttar Pradesh and runs through January 31, 2026, while Eastern districts start on November 1 and conclude on February 28, 2026.
- Coarse-grain purchases under the 'Shree Anna' push are live statewide from October 1 to December 31 with MSPs set at ₹3,749 per quintal for sorghum (Maldandi), ₹3,699 for sorghum (Hybrid), ₹2,775 for millet, and ₹2,400 for maize.
- The paddy MSP stands at ₹2,369 per quintal for common variety and ₹2,389 for Grade A, reflecting an increase over last season.
- Only registered farmers can sell through the fcs.up.gov.in portal or UP Kisan Mitra app, with more than 23,500 registrations recorded by September 30 and e-POP biometric checks at centers operating 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Payments are directed to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts within 48 hours, district-wise purchase plans are in place, Prayagraj has set a 273,000-ton target with 145 centers, and help is available via toll-free 18001800150.