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Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh Sets 65 Lakh Tonne Paddy Procurement Target for 2026-27, Purchase Starts Nov 1
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 11:01 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a procurement target of 65 lakh tonnes of paddy for the 2026‑27 crop season, with the purchase process scheduled to commence on November 1.
The Uttar Pradesh government has set a procurement target of 65 lakh tonnes of paddy for the 2026‑27 crop season.
The purchase process is slated to begin on November 1, as announced by the state’s agriculture department.
The move is part of the Yogi administration’s efforts to secure a stable supply of rice for the state’s large agrarian population.
Details on the procurement mechanism, price bands and eligible farmers have not yet been released.
Farmers in the state are advised to stay tuned for official notifications regarding the tender and bidding procedures.
The purchase process is slated to begin on November 1, as announced by the state’s agriculture department.
The move is part of the Yogi administration’s efforts to secure a stable supply of rice for the state’s large agrarian population.
Details on the procurement mechanism, price bands and eligible farmers have not yet been released.
Farmers in the state are advised to stay tuned for official notifications regarding the tender and bidding procedures.