Prayagraj, Oct. 2 -- Paddy procurement in Prayagraj district for the Kharif marketing year 2025-26 will begin on November 1, officials have announced. Procurement centres will operate daily from 9 am to 5 pm.

The Uttar Pradesh government has fixed the procurement deadlines as January 31, 2026, for western UP, and February 28, 2026, for eastern UP districts, including Prayagraj.

In a significant boost for farmers, seen as a Diwali gift, the state government has increased the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy. The MSP for common paddy has been raised from Rs.2,300 to Rs.2,369 per quintal, while Grade A paddy will now fetch Rs.2,389 per quintal, up from Rs.2,330.

The Prayagraj district administration has started finalizing preparation...