Uttar Pradesh Begins MSP Procurement of Maize, Millet, and Sorghum with New Prices and Easy Registration

Key Highlights

• UP government starts maize, millet, and sorghum procurement at MSP.

• Procurement period: October 1 to December 31, 2025.

• MSP fixed at ₹2,400 for maize, ₹2,775 for millet, and ₹3,699–₹3,749 for jowar.

• Farmers must register on fcs.up.gov.in or the UP Kisan Mitra app.

• Payment to be made directly to farmers Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

To ensure fair income for farmers, the Uttar Pradesh government has started the procurement of maize, sorghum (jowar), and millet (bajra) for the 2025–26 Kharif marketing year at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). The procurement drive began on October 1, 2025, and will continue till December 31, 2025. Dedicated procurement centers have been set up across districts for smooth and transparent crop purchasing.

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MSP Fixed for Maize, Sorghum, and Millet

The state government has fixed the following support prices for coarse cereals for 2025–26:

• Maize: ₹2,400 per quintal

• Millet (Bajra): ₹2,775 per quintal

• Jowar (Hybrid): ₹3,699 per quintal

• Jowar (Maldandi): ₹3,749 per quintal

Officials said that these revised rates will help farmers get fair returns and prevent private traders from purchasing produce at unfairly low prices.

Districts Selected for Maize Procurement

Maize will be procured from 25 districts across Uttar Pradesh, including: Bulandshahr, Badaun, Hardoi, Unnao, Mainpuri, Agra, Firozabad, Aligarh, Etah, Kasganj, Hathras, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Farrukhabad, Auraiya, Kannauj, Etawah, Gonda, Bahraich, Ballia, Jaunpur, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Deoria, and Lalitpur.

Districts for Millet and Sorghum Procurement

• Millet (Bajra): Procurement will take place in 33 districts, including Bulandshahr, Agra, Firozabad, Mathura, Mainpuri, Aligarh, Bareilly, Shahjahanpur, Rampur, Kanpur Nagar, Kannauj, Jalaun, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Hardoi, and others.

• Sorghum (Jowar): Procurement will be done in 11 districts such as Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Jalaun, Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Fatehpur, Mirzapur, Unnao, and Hardoi.

Procurement Targets and Centers

The state government has set clear targets for the total procurement quantity:

Each center will function to ensure timely procurement and payment for registered farmers.

Procurement Center Arrangements

All procurement centers will remain open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except on Sundays and gazetted holidays. The District Magistrate will have the authority to adjust timings as per local needs.

Farmer Registration Process

Farmers must register before selling their crops. Registration can be done online through the Food and Civil Supplies Department’s website http://fcs.up.gov.in or via the UP Kisan Mitra mobile app.

During registration, farmers will need to provide:

• Name and Aadhaar number

• Bank account details

• Land information

• Scanned copies of Khatauni (land certificate), bank passbook, and Aadhaar card

After registration, a receipt will be generated, which must be shown at the procurement center for selling crops at MSP.

Payment Procedure

Payments for purchased crops will be credited directly to farmers’ Aadhaar-linked and NPCI-mapped bank accounts through the PFMS (Public Financial Management System) portal. This ensures secure, transparent, and timely payments to all registered farmers.

Additional Guidelines for Smooth Procurement

• Registration is mandatory before crop sale.

• The Revenue Department will verify the farmer’s produce.

• Appointment of handling and transport contractors will be done through e-tendering by the Divisional Food Controller and procurement agencies.

• Only registered farmers will be allowed to sell through biometric authentication via Electronic Point of Purchase (e-POP) machines at the centers.

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CMV360 Says

With the launch of the 2025–26 Kharif procurement policy, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to provide assured prices and smooth selling arrangements for maize, sorghum, and millet farmers. The online registration and digital payment system will help ensure transparency and prevent exploitation by middlemen. Farmers are encouraged to register early and make full use of the government’s MSP support for better income and market stability.