Yogi govt orders secure wheat storage in warehouses amid procurement drive

Lucknow : As part of his steadfast commitment to the welfare of food-producing farmers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to prevent wheat spoilage by ensuring all grain is stored securely in warehouses, rather than in the open given the changing weather conditions.

To maintain seamless communication with farmers, the state government has operationalized mobile procurement centers that function even on Sundays and public holidays. Officials from the Food and Civil Supplies Department have been actively reaching out to farmers across villages, including during festivals like Mahavir Jayanti, to ensure uninterrupted procurement processes. ​

These initiatives underscore the government’s dedication to supporting farmers by safeguarding their produce and facilitating efficient procurement, irrespective of external challenges.

As of April 10 (until 12 noon), 3,67,875 farmers have registered for wheat procurement, with wheat purchased through 5,784 centers. So far, 1.43709 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have been procured from 27,388 farmers.

​The Uttar Pradesh government’s proactive initiatives have significantly boosted wheat procurement in the state. As of April 10, 2025, 367,875 farmers have registered for the procurement process, an increase from 356,000 on April 8. Notably, over 7,000 new farmers sold their wheat at government centers within just two days, reflecting growing trust in the administration’s transparent and farmer-friendly approach.​

To facilitate this engagement, the administration conducted village-to-village outreach before the harvest season, encouraging farmers to utilize government procurement centers for their wheat sales. Additionally, the introduction of mobile procurement units has streamlined the purchasing process, bringing convenience directly to farmers’ doorsteps. ​

These efforts underscore the government’s commitment to supporting farmers and ensuring efficient procurement processes.

The Yogi government ensures farmers face no problems selling their produce by keeping procurement centres open even on holidays. On Mahavir Jayanti, officials went from village to village again, reinforcing the government’s commitment to every farmer across Uttar Pradesh.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the longstanding dominance of middlemen in wheat procurement has come to an end. For the Rabi marketing year 2025–26, the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat has been fixed at Rs 2,425 per quintal, which is being directly credited to farmers’ accounts within 48 hours of procurement.

To further ease the burden on farmers, the government is also providing an additional Rs 20 per quintal for unloading, cleaning, and sieving wheat. These measures reflect the government’s unwavering commitment to making the procurement process farmer-centric and transparent.

In a major reform, registered farmers can sell up to 100 quintals of wheat without prior verification, streamlining the sale process and eliminating unnecessary delays. On the CM’s instructions, all procurement centres have also made arrangements for comfortable seating, clean drinking water, and shade.

During the eight years of Yogi government’s tenure, nearly 50 lakh farmers have benefitted from direct MSP payments amounting to Rs 43,424.44 crore. In comparison, under the previous SP government, only 19.02 lakh farmers had received Rs 12,808.67 crore over five years—highlighting the scale and sincerity of the current government’s outreach.

Key Highlights of Yogi Government’s Pro-Farmer Initiatives:

• MSP set at Rs 2,425 per quintal, with additional Rs 20/quintal paid to farmers for cleaning and handling.
• Payments are made directly into farmers’ bank accounts within 48 hours of procurement.
• Up to 100 quintals can be sold without verification—only registration required.
• Procurement centers operate daily, including Sundays and public holidays.
• Timings extended: 8 AM to 8 PM to accommodate weather conditions.
• Mobile procurement centers are reaching doorsteps—farmers’ wheat is weighed at home.
• Toll-free helpline: 1800 1800 150 for grievance redressal and support.
• Farmers can register or renew their registration on fcs.up.gov.in or UP KISAN MITRA mobile app
• On-the-spot registration and procurement even for sharecroppers.