Madhya Pradesh Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection Minister Govind Singh Rajput revealed that a record 19.04 lakh farmers have registered this year for procurement at the minimum support price (MSP), marking an increase of 3.6 lakh compared to the previous year. The registered area has also witnessed a significant rise, reaching 41.58 lakh hectares, an increase of 6.65 lakh hectares from the previous year. Minister Rajput assured that all necessary arrangements for procurement at the support price are being made promptly.
Addressing the media, Minister Rajput emphasized the government’s farmer-friendly approach and commitment to ensuring maximum benefits for farmers. This year, the government is offering farmers an MSP of ₹2,585 per quintal for wheat, along with an additional ₹40 per quintal discount, aiming to provide them with the best possible prices for their produce. Rajput mentioned that the procurement process has commenced in a phased manner to prevent delays for farmers.
The procurement process is set to begin on April 10, 2026, in the Dewas, Mandsaur, Bhopal, and Narmadapuram divisions, followed by the remaining divisions on April 15, 2026. The revenue department is actively verifying the registered land records of farmers to facilitate a smooth scale-to-stock process once verification is complete. The government has set a target to procure 78 lakh tonnes of wheat this year, slightly higher than the previous year’s procurement of nearly 77 lakh tonnes at MSP.
