Wheat procurement registration for MSP open from January 20 to March 31, Register conveniently via farmer app

The registration process for wheat procurement at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for the Rabi Marketing Season 2024-25 is set to begin. Farmers can register between January 20 and March 31. Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection, Mr. Govind Singh Rajput, has urged farmers to complete their registrations within the stipulated time to avoid any inconvenience. To ensure convenience, the registration process has been made extremely simple. Farmers can register from the comfort of their homes using the MP Kisan App on their mobile phones, eliminating the need to queue up at registration centers.

Increase in Minimum Support Price: The Government of India has announced an MSP of ₹2,425 per quintal for wheat, an increase of ₹150 from the previous year.

Free Registration Facilities:

• Farmers can avail free registration at the following centers:
• Village Panchayat and Janpad Panchayat offices.
• Tehsil offices, cooperative societies, and cooperative marketing institutions.
• Through the MP Kisan App (free of cost).

Paid Registration Facilities:

• MP Online Kiosks.
• Common Service Centers (CSCs).
• Lok Seva Kendras and private cyber cafes.

The registration fee at these centers will not exceed ₹50, as determined by the District Collector.

Special Provisions for Sikmi, Sharecroppers, and Forest Lease Farmers: Special arrangements have been made for Sikmi (landless laborers), sharecroppers, Kotwars, and forest lease farmers. These farmers can register only at cooperative society-operated centers, and their verification will be conducted by the Revenue Department.

Aadhaar-Linked Bank Accounts for Payment:

Farmers will receive payments for their produce directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. In case of issues with the primary account, alternate accounts provided during registration will be used. Inactive accounts, joint accounts, or accounts with Fino, Airtel, Paytm, etc., will not be accepted. Farmers must link their Aadhaar numbers with their bank accounts and mobile numbers.

Aadhaar Verification and Registration Validation:

• Aadhaar verification is mandatory for registration and crop sales.
• Verification will be conducted through an OTP sent to the Aadhaar-linked mobile number or via biometric devices.
• Names in land records and Aadhaar must match; any discrepancies will be verified at the Tehsil office.

Information Dissemination to Farmers: Farmers will be informed through SMS sent to the mobile numbers provided during previous Rabi and Kharif registrations. Additionally, information will be disseminated through:

• Drum announcements in villages.
• Display boards at Gram Panchayats.
• Banners at Mandis and cooperative societies.

Timely Completion of Processes: District Collectors have been instructed to ensure the timely completion of the registration process. Active Aadhaar registration centers and the use of post office Aadhaar services have been prioritized for farmers’ convenience.