Gujarat Government Prolongs Wheat Procurement Registration for Farmers
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Synopsis
The Gujarat government has extended the wheat procurement registration deadline for farmers until April 5, providing them an opportunity to register and sell their wheat at Minimum Support Price for the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26.
Key Takeaways
- Gujarat extends wheat procurement registration deadline.
- Farmers can now register until April 5.
- MSP set at Rs 2,425 per quintal.
- Biometric authentication required for registration.
- Helpline available for assistance.
Gandhinagar, March 20 (NationPress) The Gujarat government has initiated the wheat procurement process at Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 to ensure farmers receive equitable pricing for their harvest.
The procurement, which commenced on March 17, is managed by the Gujarat State Civil Food Supply Corporation at the MSP of Rs 2,425 per quintal, as stated by the Central government.
The online registration phase for farmers wishing to sell wheat at MSP was initially available from March 1 to March 16. However, acknowledging that some farmers faced challenges in registration, the state has extended the deadline to April 5 to allow more participation.
Farmers who missed the initial registration period can now complete their registration via biometric authentication at the village level through Village Computer Entrepreneurs (VCEs).
To register online, farmers must present a copy of their Aadhaar card, updated village form 7/12 and 8/A, a certified document from the Talati officer if crop details are absent in 7/12 or 8/A, and a copy of their bank passbook or a canceled cheque.
Upon successful registration, farmers will receive SMS alerts regarding the purchase schedule. During procurement, they must carry their Aadhaar card or another valid ID, as biometric authentication is obligatory.
If any inconsistencies are detected in the submitted documents, the registration will be revoked, and procurement will not occur.
For assistance concerning MSP wheat procurement registration, farmers can reach out to the toll-free helpline numbers: 8511171718 and 8511171719. In the fiscal year 2022, Gujarat produced over three million metric tonnes of wheat, according to Statista.
The state's wheat yield reached 3,248 kg per hectare in 2023, an increase from the previous year's 3,205 kg per hectare, as reported by CEIC Data.
Gujarat's wheat cultivation is particularly noted for its Bhalia variety, grown in the Bhal region without the use of irrigation, relying solely on preserved soil moisture.
This variety is high in gluten and protein, making it ideal for products such as pasta and noodles.
