BackECONOMY
Centre nod raises MP wheat procurement target to 100 lakh MT; phased procurement for small farmers
The Centre approved a 22 lakh MT increase in Madhya Pradesh’s wheat procurement target for 2026-27, taking it to 100 lakh MT. The plan includes phased procurement starting with small farmers to ensure more MSP-based sales and strengthen the state’s food grain management, following MP’s request citing higher production. The development comes amid fluctuating procurement trends and ongoing efforts to boost storage, infrastructure, and farmer welfare.
Why It Matters
The higher MSP-based procurement can raise farmer incomes and contribute to state and national food security, while the phased approach seeks to improve procurement efficiency and support for smallholders.
Timeline
3 Events
Contextual procurement trends and expectations
April 24, 2026
Officials noted that procurement at MSP stabilises farm incomes and that the enhanced target will enable agencies to procure a larger share directly from farmers. The chief minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing the move asCentre-state coordination on farmer welfare. The article also highlights ongoing broader agricultural initiatives in MP and states that procurement pace is expected to pick up in the coming weeks, with storage and handling arrangements in place and ongoing fluctuations in procurement across states.
Centre approves increase to 100 lakh MT; phased procurement plan
April 23, 2026
The Union ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution approved an increase of 22 lakh MT in Madhya Pradesh's wheat procurement target for the 2026-27 marketing year, raising it from 78 lakh MT to 100 lakh MT. Procurement will be carried out in phases, starting with small farmers, then medium, and then large farmers. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav welcomed the decision, calling it a major step for farmers and the state’s food grain management system.
MP government submits proposal for revision of wheat procurement target; discussions with Union ministers
April 2026
The Madhya Pradesh government sent a proposal to the Union minister for consumer affairs, food and public distribution to increase the 2026-27 wheat procurement target from 78 lakh MT to 100 lakh MT, in view of higher production. The matter was discussed with senior Union ministers as per a PTI report.