In a major relief for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, the government has made an important change in wheat procurement rules. Farmers can now sell their wheat at government procurement centers without online registration.
Earlier, farmers had to complete a digital process called the “Kisan Registry” to verify their identity and crops. But this step has now been removed. According to reports, this decision was taken after many farmers faced difficulties with the system.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed all district magistrates to implement this order immediately.
Why This Decision Matters
At the start of this year, registration was made compulsory for farmers to sell wheat at the Minimum Support Price (MSP). However, many farmers were unable to register on time.
Because of this, they could not sell their wheat at government centers. Instead, they had to sell their crops to middlemen at lower prices, leading to financial losses.
After noticing this issue, the government stepped in and relaxed the rule. Now, farmers can once again sell their produce directly at procurement centers without any registration hassle.
Focus on Farmer Comfort
The government has also made it clear that farmers should not face any inconvenience at procurement centers. With rising temperatures, officials have been asked to provide basic facilities like drinking water, fans, and shaded areas.
According to the Food and Civil Supplies Department, by 11 am on April 20, more than 2.38 lakh metric tons of wheat had already been procured from over 42,000 farmers.
So far, over 4.77 lakh farmers have registered for wheat sales, and more than 5,400 procurement centers have been set up across the state.
What This Means Going Forward
This move is expected to make the wheat procurement process faster and easier. More farmers will now be able to sell their crops at fair prices without unnecessary delays.
Experts believe that wheat procurement numbers will rise quickly in the coming days. This could help the state not only support more farmers but also achieve — or even exceed — its procurement targets.
