Lucknow. Wheat procurement has started in UP from Monday. More than 2.24 lakh farmers have registered for the sale. Till now 3574 purchasing centers have also been established in the state. The minimum support price (MSP) of wheat has been fixed at Rs 2585 per quintal, which is Rs 160 per quintal more than last year.

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The purchase will continue till June 15. 6500 purchasing centers of a total of 8 agencies including the marketing branch of the Food Department will be established. In view of the weather, CM Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to complete all the necessary arrangements including shade, water and seating for the farmers on time. Farmers will be given a separate amount of Rs 20 per quintal for unloading, sifting and cleaning. The Food and Logistics Department had set a target of purchasing 30 lakh metric tonnes, but the Chief Minister increased it to 50 lakh metric tonnes. CM has also given instructions to make payment to farmers through DBT within 48 hours.

There is no interference of middlemen, so the entire system has been made online. Farmers who have not yet registered can register or renew through fcs.up.gov.in or UP Kisan Mitra App. In case of problem, one can contact toll-free number 18001800150.