Urad Procurement at MSP Begins in Uttar Pradesh: Farmers to Get ₹7,800 per Quintal

Key Highlights

• Urad to be procured at MSP of ₹7,800 per quintal.

• 50 NAFED procurement centers in 17 UP districts.

• Direct purchase, no role of middlemen.

• Payment credited within 3 working days.

• Registration is mandatory via the e-Samriddhi app.

A big relief has come for urad farmers in Uttar Pradesh. To ensure fair prices and remove the role of middlemen, the central government agency NAFED has started preparations to procure urad directly from farmers under the Atmanirbhar Dal Yojana. Under this scheme, urad will be purchased at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹7,800 per quintal.

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NAFED to Open 50 Procurement Centers in 17 Districts

NAFED will open 50 urad procurement centers across 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Farmers can directly bring their produce to these centers and sell it at MSP. This step is especially helpful for small and medium farmers who often face low prices in the open market.

List of 17 Districts Covered

The districts where Urad procurement centers will be opened include: Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Badaun, Bareilly, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rampur, Sambhal, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Sonbhadra, Sitapur, and Shahjahanpur.

Direct Purchase to End the Middlemen Role

According to RK Singh, Additional Director (Extension), Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Department, all preparations have been completed by NAFED. With direct government procurement, farmers will no longer depend on middlemen. This will improve transparency and help farmers earn a better income from their urad crop.

Procurement Under Atmanirbhar Dal Yojana

The urad purchase is being carried out under NAFED’s Atmanirbhar Dal Yojana, aimed at promoting pulse production and ensuring fair prices to farmers. Government procurement will continue till January 29, 2026.

Payment Within 3 Working Days

One of the biggest benefits of this scheme is quick payment. After selling urad at the procurement center, the payment will be directly credited to the farmer’s bank account within 3 working days, reducing cash-related problems.

Farmer Registration Is Mandatory

To avail of this benefit, registration is compulsory. Farmers can register through the e-Samriddhi app or at their nearest NAFED procurement center. Only registered farmers will be allowed to sell urad at MSP.

Boost to Farmers and Pulse Production

Urad is widely used to make foods like kachori, papad, badi, bade, halwa, imarti, puri, idli, and dosa. This initiative will not only increase farmers’ income but also strengthen pulse production in the country and support food security.

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CMV360 Says

The start of urad procurement at MSP by NAFED in Uttar Pradesh is a major relief for farmers. With direct purchase at ₹7,800 per quintal, quick payment within three working days, and procurement centers in 17 districts, farmers will get fair prices without middlemen. This step will boost farmers’ income, strengthen pulse production, and support financial stability in rural areas.