Uttar Pradesh, Dec 13: Farmers in Uttar Pradesh have received significant support as the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) opens 50 urad dal procurement centres across 17 districts. The initiative aims to ensure Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹7,800 per quintal for urad, eliminating middlemen and guaranteeing fair compensation.
Registration for the procurement has already begun, and sales will commence soon. Payments will be credited directly to farmers’ bank accounts within three working days of sale, ensuring timely disbursement.
The procurement drive is part of NAFED’s Atmanirbhar Dal Yojana, which will run until January 29, 2026, providing a transparent, farmer-centric system for selling pulses. Only registered farmers are eligible to participate, with registration available via the e-Samridhi app or at nearby NAFED centres.
NAFED State Head Rohit Jaiman said the process is being implemented swiftly and simply under the guidance of Managing Director Deepak Agarwal, with a strong focus on benefiting farmers.
Procurement preparations are complete in Lalitpur, Jhansi, Mahoba, Jalaun, Hamirpur, Badaun, Bareilly, Hardoi, Unnao, Lucknow, Rampur, Sambhal, Bulandshahr, Moradabad, Sonbhadra, Sitapur, and Shahjahanpur. Farmers can bring their produce directly to designated market centres.
Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the scheme is designed to ensure transparency, fair pricing, and timely payments, supporting farmers across the state during the current pulse procurement season.