Lucknow News: UP farmers can sell their crops from home until June 30

Highlights-

• Yogi govt offers farmers a chance to sell pulses & oilseeds from home
• Government to procure pulses & oilseeds under Price Support Scheme
• Farmers can get complete information via helpline 18002101222
• Government to procure arhar, chana, masoor, and mustard
• Farmers to receive payments within three working days in Aadhaar-linked bank accounts
• Farmers can register online via mobile or facilitation centers

Lucknow.

In a major relief for farmers in Uttar Pradesh, they can now sell their pulses and oilseeds directly to the government from the comfort of their homes under the Price Support Scheme (PSS). The Yogi government's initiative, which runs from April 2 to June 30, allows farmers to sell their produce at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) without the hassle of middlemen or market fluctuations.

The scheme aims to ensure fair pricing and boost farmers' income, providing them with a seamless and transparent selling process. By taking advantage of this opportunity, farmers can secure better returns for their crops.

Districts allocated for crop procurement under PSS

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), different districts in Uttar Pradesh have been assigned to two key agencies for crop procurement:

- Districts allocated to NAFED: Lucknow, Ayodhya, Jhansi, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Fatehpur, Kanpur Dehat, Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Lalitpur, Sonbhadra, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Auraiya, Ballia, Sultanpur, Rae Bareli, Pratapgarh, Amethi, Varanasi, Unnao, Mainpuri, Ambedkar Nagar, Firozabad, Farrukhabad, Gonda, Barabanki, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Balrampur, Sant Kabir Nagar, Sitapur, Gorakhpur, Kasganj, Lakhimpur Kheri, Deoria, Shahjahanpur, Bulandshahr, Shravasti, Rampur, Aligarh, Hathras, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Kushinagar, Siddharthnagar, Ghaziabad, Saharanpur, Badaun, Shamli, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Hapur, and Bijnor.
- 
- Districts allocated to NCCF:  Banda, Chitrakoot, Kanpur Nagar, Mirzapur, Azamgarh, Chandauli, Mau, Agra, Kannauj, Basti, Hardoi, Etah, Bahraich, Mathura, Maharajganj, Bareilly, Meerut, Pilibhit, Sambhal, Baghpat, and Amroha.
- 
Fixed Minimum Support Prices (MSP):

Farmers will receive the following MSP rates per quintal for their crops:
- Arhar (Pigeon Pea): Rs 7,550 per quintal
- Chana (Chickpea): Rs 5,650 per quintal
- Masoor (Lentil): Rs 6,700 per quintal
- Sarson (Mustard): Rs 5,950 per quintal

Rohit Jaiman, State Head of NAFED, has assured that farmers will receive payments directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts within three working days after selling their crops. To facilitate smooth procurement, purchase centers are being set up in crop-producing districts through PCF, PCU, JAFED, and UPSS. 

Farmers seeking more information can contact the helpline at 18002101222. This special procurement scheme is being jointly implemented by the Central Government and the Uttar Pradesh Government, with NAFED Managing Director Deepak Agrawal personally overseeing the process.

Farmers must ensure the following before applying:

 - Aadhaar-linked bank account and mobile number must be registered.
 - Aadhaar Card, Bank Passbook, and Mobile Number should have matching details (including farmer’s and father’s name).
 - Registration can be done online or through facilitation centers.

Registration Portals:
- NAFED Portal: https://esamridhi.in
- NCCF Portal: https://nccf.neml.in/#/