The Rajasthan government on Friday, 12 June 2026 extended the wheat procurement window under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme for the Rabi Marketing Season 2026-27 until 19 June, giving registered farmers across the state additional time to sell unsold produce at guaranteed prices. The Food and Civil Supplies Department announced the extension following directions from Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.

Target Raised, Procurement Already Ahead of Pace

Alongside the deadline extension, the state's wheat procurement target has been revised upward significantly — from 23.50 lakh metric tonnes to 28.50 lakh metric tonnes. According to official figures, 25.90 lakh metric tonnes of wheat have already been procured from more than three lakh farmers across Rajasthan, indicating strong on-ground uptake well before the revised deadline.

Rajasthan's Bonus Over Centre's MSP

To improve returns for cultivators, the state government is offering a bonus of ₹150 per quintal over and above the Centre's MSP of ₹2,585 per quintal. This brings the effective price received by Rajasthan farmers to ₹2,735 per quintal, placing the state among the higher-paying administrations for wheat procurement in the current marketing season. The bonus is a state-funded top-up and applies to all registered farmers selling under the MSP window.

What the Government Said

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision ties national prosperity directly to farmers' prosperity. He stated that the double-engine government — referring to aligned BJP administrations at the Centre and in Rajasthan — is working continuously to ensure fair prices for agricultural produce, simplify procurement procedures, and strengthen the farming sector.

Sharma has directed all concerned agencies to execute procurement operations in line with the revised targets and ensure farmers face no inconvenience. Officials have also been instructed to make adequate arrangements for the safe storage and management of the procured wheat.

Impact on Farmers and What Comes Next

The extension is particularly significant for farmers whose wheat remained unsold ahead of the earlier deadline, giving them a final guaranteed window to avoid distress sales in the open market. Notably, the revised target of 28.50 lakh metric tonnes leaves a procurement gap of roughly 2.60 lakh metric tonnes still to be covered before 19 June. Agencies will need to accelerate operations over the remaining days to meet the new benchmark. The state's farmer-first posture this season — combining a bonus price with a deadline extension — comes ahead of local political cycles and signals continued emphasis on rural outreach.