Parliament Question: Status of MSP Procurement

O.I.H. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2560 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 04TH AUGUST, 2026 STATUS OF MSP PROCUREMENT 2560. SHRI JAI PARKASH: SHRI SATPAL BRAHAMCHARI: Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष और (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण मं(cid:287)ी be pleased to state: (a) whether the farmers face problems such as registration issues, quality standards, procurement rules/process constraints and delays in timely payment for procurement of wheat, paddy, bajra, and other crops on MSP in Hisar and Sonipat Lok Sabha constituencies; (b) if so, the details of the quantum of wheat, paddy, bajra, and other crops procured on MSP, the number of farmers benefited and the average period of payment in Hisar and Sonipat Lok Sabha constituencies during the last three years; (c) whether any new system has been implemented by the Government to make the procurement process simple, transparent more effective digitally time-bound and to ensure prompt payment directly into the bank accounts of the farmers; (d) if so, the details thereof including the benefits likely to accrue to the farmers; and (e) the steps taken by the Government for the redressal of the farmers' grievances related to the procurement rules and to enhance the capacity of procurement centres? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ(cid:874)ष एवं (cid:873)कसान क(cid:227)याण रा(cid:207)य म(cid:287)ं ी (SHRI RAMNATH THAKUR) (a): As per the Government of Haryana, since 2020, the procurement of notified crops is implemented in the State through the e-Kharid portal. The procurement process is robust, efficient, and has been functioning smoothly. No significant technical issues were encountered during procurement operations. Minor technical glitch is a part of every online process which were resolved promptly through the dedicated State Helpdesk and technical support teams to ensure the smooth conduct of procurement operations.(b): The details of the quantity of wheat, paddy, bajra and other crops procured at Minimum Support Price (MSP), along with the number of farmers benefited in Hisar and Sonipat Lok Sabha constituencies during the last three years is at Annexure. (c) & (d): In recent years, digital initiatives have been introduced to strengthen procurement process, to ensure direct payment of MSP into farmers' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and to integrate Aadhaar and land records with the States' procurement portals so that the benefits of MSP procurement reach genuine farmers in a transparent manner. In addition, adequate number of procurement centres, including direct procurement centres as required, are established by the procurement agencies in consultation with the State Governments to improve farmers' access to procurement facilities. Further, Cash Credit Limits (CCLs) are made available to the Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) to ensure timely payment of MSP to the farmers. Regular awareness and publicity campaigns are undertaken by the Central and State Governments and Procurement Agencies to enhance farmers' awareness about MSP procurement operations. Initiatives taken by FCI to strengthen procurement process include deployment of biometric based procurement system and Integration of Digitized Mandi/Procurement centre operation. Further, wide publicity is undertaken through print, electronic and social media, public announcements and other communication channels to disseminate information regarding procurement schedules, procurement centres and other relevant aspects of procurement, thereby enhancing farmers' awareness and access to procurement. The procurement details for All India along with the MSP amount paid to the farmers during the period 2014-2026 (up to June 2026) is furnished below: Procurement in LMT MSP value in Lakh Cr All India 12,819 27.80 (e): Procurement operations are continuously monitored and reviewed in coordination with the concerned agencies to facilitate timely resolution of operational issues. For timely redressal of farmers grievances related to procurement in Haryana State Help Desk supported by dedicated technical support teams has been deployed. In addition, the Government of India operates a Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring system which is an online platform available to the citizens 24X7 to lodge their grievances to the public authorities on any subject related to service delivery.Annexure Procurement details in Hisar and Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituencies from 2023-24 to 2025-26. Hisar Lok Sabha Constituency Including Hisar, Jind & Bhiwani District Year Wheat Farmers Mustard Farmers Paddy Farmers Bajra Farmers Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted (MT) (MT) (MT) (MT) 2023-24 5,26,142.30 34,990 71,024.75 26,062 99,875.99 8,918 14,327.35 7,215 2024-25 6,07,472.50 44,155 1,14,600.45 46,626 73,213.20 7,127 21,872.75 10,384 2025-26 6,49,047.80 43,154 76,815.75 27,515 87,448.45 7,764 18,085.85* 5,918 Sonipat Lok Sabha Constituency Year Wheat Farmers Mustard Farmers Paddy Farmers Bajra Farmers Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted Procurement Benefitted (MT) (MT) (MT) (MT) 2023-24 5,28,228.70 31,491 7,087.15 3,609 29,376.25 2,233 1,273.25 649 2024-25 6,46,635.75 37,954 12,247.30 7,108 27,097.25 2,091 2,768.75 1,522 2025-26 6,66,921.90 35,990 6,320.70 3,635 36,848.20 2,812 3,005.50* 1,252 * During KMS 2025-26, Bajra procured under Bhawanter Bharpai Yojana @575/- per quintal. Procurement of Cotton in Hisar Lok Sabha Constituency 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 istrict Procurement No. of Procurement No. of Procurement No. of of Cotton in Farmers of Cotton in Farmers of Cotton in Farmers Bales Benefitted Bales Benefitted Bales Benefitted Bhiwani 12,874 2,312 14,303 3,130 8,861 2,264 Hisar 13,665 2,331 11,143 2,177 37,096 9,891 Jind -- -- -- -- 1,700 391 Total 26,539 4,643 25,446 5,307 47,657 12,546 *****