Kharif 2025–26: Procurement of 6 Crops Approved, ₹13,890 Crore Direct Benefit to Farmers

Key Highlights

• Procurement of tur, urad, moong, sesame, groundnut, and soybean approved.

• ₹13,890.60 crore direct benefit to farmers nationwide.

• 350 centres in UP, 400 centres in Gujarat for procurement.

• 100% procurement of tur and urad in UP & Gujarat.

• Payments are directly into farmers’ bank accounts.

Farmers across India have received a major boost as the central government has approved the procurement of six key crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Kharif 2025–26 marketing year. This decision will provide a direct financial benefit of ₹13,890.60 crore to farmers, with Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat getting maximum coverage.

Six Crops to Be Procured at MSP

The government has approved the purchase of:

• Tur (Pigeon Pea)

• Urad (Black Gram)

• Moong (Green Gram)

• Sesame (Til)

• Groundnut

• Soybean

Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan made the announcement during a high-level virtual meeting with state agriculture ministers and officials.

100% Procurement in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat

The government has allowed 100% procurement of tur and urad in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Farmers in these states will now be able to sell their crops directly at government procurement centres at MSP, ensuring better prices and timely payments.

Procurement Details for Uttar Pradesh

A total of 350 procurement centres will be set up across the state, giving farmers easy access to sell their produce at MSP.

Procurement Details for Gujarat

The purchase of such a large quantity of groundnuts is being seen as historic relief for Gujarat farmers. Around 400 procurement centres will be established across the state.

Transparent and Digital Procurement Process

The Agriculture Minister has directed that the procurement process should be completely transparent, digital, and secure to prevent middlemen from taking advantage.

Key arrangements include:

• Biometric authentication and POS machines for farmer verification.

• Registration is only for genuine farmers who have cultivated pulses and oilseeds.

• Purchases through the e-Samriddhi and e-Samyuti portals.

• Registration and procurement are managed by NAFED and NCCF.

• Direct payment to farmers’ bank accounts under the Digital Crop Procurement Scheme 2025.

Flexibility in Procurement Quantities

The minister also stated that the procurement quantities can be revised later based on advanced production estimates. This ensures that no eligible farmer is left out and everyone gets full MSP benefits.

Big Step to Boost Farmers Income

This initiative is expected to provide a significant income boost to millions of farmers. With growing demand for pulses and oilseeds, direct purchase at MSP will help farmers get fair prices and reduce dependency on middlemen.

Also Read: Paddy Bonus 2025: ₹37.12 Crore Transferred to 6.69 Lakh Farmers Accounts

CMV360 Says

The government’s decision to procure six key crops at MSP under the Kharif 2025–26 plan is a landmark step for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and across India. With transparent digital systems, direct bank transfers, and large-scale procurement, this initiative is set to raise farmers’ incomes and strengthen India’s agricultural economy.