Wheat procurement across the state is progressing at strong pace, delivering direct financial benefits to farmers. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput stated that so far, wheat has been procured from 145,071 farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), totaling 6.327 million quintals. Payments worth ₹920.07 crore have already been transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts, providing a significant boost to the rural economy.
To streamline operations and reduce waiting time, the government has upgraded the procurement process. A total of 536,367 farmers have booked slots to sell 22.596 million quintals of wheat. The number of weighing machines at procurement centers has been increased from four to six, ensuring faster and smoother transactions. Across the state 3,171 procurement centers have been set up, where wheat is being purchased on all working days. Additionally, except for land records that could not be verified through satellite e-matching, farmers are allowed to book slots for the remaining verified plots, enabling wider participation
To accelerate procurement, the daily slot booking capacity per center has been increased from 1,000 quintals to 1,500 quintals. This move is expected to reduce congestion at centers and allow more farmers to sell their produce within a shorter timeframe.
All necessary arrangements have been made at procurement centers to ensure a hassle-free experience for farmers. Facilities include shaded waiting areas, clean drinking water, adequate packaging materials, weighing systems, stitching machines, and digital infrastructure such as computers and internet connectivity.
Quality testing equipment is also available, along with cleaning tools like fans and sieves, ensuring that farmers face no inconvenience during the procurement process.
MSP with Additional Bonus
For the Rabi Marketing Season 2026–27, wheat is being procured at an MSP of ₹2,585 per quintal, along with a state bonus of ₹40 per quintal. This brings the effective procurement price to ₹2,625 per quintal. Adequate arrangements have been made for storage using jute as well as PP/HDPE bags. So far, 5.175 million quintals of procured wheat have already been transported for storage and distribution.
Record Registration and Higher Procurement Target
This year has witnessed a record registration of 1.904 million farmers for wheat procurement, which is 360,000 more than last year. While approximately 77 lakh metric tonnes of wheat were procured last year, the government has set a higher target of 78 lakh metric tonnes for the current season.
Direct Benefits for Farmers
These proactive measures are ensuring that farmers receive fair prices for their produce on time. With improved infrastructure, higher procurement capacity, and transparent payment systems, the wheat procurement process has become more efficient, farmer-friendly, and impactful for the agricultural economy.
