Paddy procurement in Uttar Pradesh from 12 October at ₹2,441 MSP
Why in the news
Uttar Pradesh announced its paddy procurement schedule for kharif marketing season (KMS) 2026-27, with purchases to be made at the minimum support price (MSP) fixed by the Centre.
Key facts
- Western UP: procurement from 12 October 2026 to 15 February 2027.
- Eastern UP: procurement from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027.
- MSP, common paddy: ₹2,441 per quintal.
- MSP, Grade A paddy: ₹2,461 per quintal.
- UNI reported the schedule on 9 October 2026, citing state Food and Supply Minister Manoj Kumar Pandey.
Paddy MSP (per quintal)
| Variety | KMS 2025-26 | KMS 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|
| Common | ₹2,369 | ₹2,441 |
| Grade A | – | ₹2,461 |
About the kharif MSP 2026-27
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved higher MSPs for 14 kharif crops for marketing season 2026-27 in May 2026. The MSP for common paddy went up by ₹72 per quintal over the previous season.
Exam angle
- KMS 2026-27 paddy MSP: ₹2,441 (common) and ₹2,461 (Grade A); Grade A is ₹20 higher.
- MSPs for 14 kharif crops are approved by the CCEA.
- Uttar Pradesh starts buying earlier in the west than in the east.