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Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh aims to procure 65 lakh tonnes of paddy, pledges 48‑hour farmer payments
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:16 AM
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The state government announced a target of procuring 65 lakh tonnes of paddy this season and will release payments to farmers within 48 hours of delivery.
Uttar Pradesh's agriculture department disclosed a new procurement plan that seeks to buy 65 lakh tonnes of paddy from farmers during the upcoming harvest season. The target, announced by the state cabinet, is intended to strengthen the procurement chain and ensure that a larger share of the crop reaches the public distribution system.
Officials said the ambitious figure reflects both the state's vast paddy‑growing area and the government's commitment to support cultivators with assured market access. By setting a clear quantitative goal, the administration hopes to reduce post‑harvest distress and curb the volatility that often affects grain prices.
A key component of the scheme is the promise to settle farmer dues within 48 hours of paddy delivery. The rapid payment mechanism will be facilitated through direct bank transfers linked to the existing e‑mandi platform, minimizing delays that have historically plagued procurement processes.
State officials anticipate that timely payments will improve cash flow for small and marginal farmers, encouraging them to participate in the procurement system and potentially boosting overall agricultural productivity in the region.
Officials said the ambitious figure reflects both the state's vast paddy‑growing area and the government's commitment to support cultivators with assured market access. By setting a clear quantitative goal, the administration hopes to reduce post‑harvest distress and curb the volatility that often affects grain prices.
A key component of the scheme is the promise to settle farmer dues within 48 hours of paddy delivery. The rapid payment mechanism will be facilitated through direct bank transfers linked to the existing e‑mandi platform, minimizing delays that have historically plagued procurement processes.
State officials anticipate that timely payments will improve cash flow for small and marginal farmers, encouraging them to participate in the procurement system and potentially boosting overall agricultural productivity in the region.