Lucknow: The kharif marketing year 2025–26 will witness the commencement of paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh starting November 1, 2025, continuing until February 28, 2026. Procurement will be conducted in eastern divisions, including Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Ayodhya, Gorakhpur, Devipatan, Basti, Azamgarh, Varanasi, Mirzapur, and Prayagraj.
Additionally, in the Lucknow division, procurement will begin on November 1 in Lucknow, Raebareli, and Unnao districts. In western Uttar Pradesh, procurement has already been underway since October 1, including districts like Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Sitapur.
Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Paddy Increased
The Yogi government has raised the MSP for paddy this year:
- Paddy (Common): Rs 2,369 per quintal
- Paddy (Grade A): Rs 2,389 per quintal
This increase is aimed at providing better support to farmers and encouraging timely sale of their produce.
Farmer Participation and Registration
Over 2.17 lakh farmers have registered to sell paddy within two months as of October 31, 2025. In western Uttar Pradesh alone, more than 17,000 farmers have already sold over 1.06 lakh metric tonnes of paddy.
Farmers are required to register through the Food and Civil Supplies Department website fcs.up.gov.in
or via the UP KISAN MITRA mobile app.
Purchase Centers and Payment Assurance
To facilitate smooth procurement, 3,920 purchase centres have been opened across the state. Following government directives, farmers are guaranteed payment within 48 hours of sale.
For assistance, farmers can contact the toll-free helpline 1800-1800-150 or reach out to their district food marketing officer, tehsil regional marketing officer, or block marketing inspector.
