Gujarat govt to purchase paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi and maize at MSP; registration from Oct 1

September 30, 2025
Gujarat

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government today announced that it will procure various crops at Minimum Support Prices (MSP) to ensure farmers receive remunerative prices for their produce. According to an official statement, Gujarat State Civil Supplies Corporation Limited will directly purchase paddy, bajra, jowar, ragi, and maize at MSPs during the Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26.

For this season, the MSP rates have been fixed as follows:

  • Paddy (Common): ₹2,369 per quintal

  • Paddy (Grade-A): ₹2,389 per quintal

  • Maize: ₹2,400 per quintal

  • Bajra: ₹2,775 per quintal

  • Jowar (Hybrid): ₹3,699 per quintal

  • Jowar (Maldandi): ₹3,749 per quintal

  • Ragi: ₹4,886 per quintal

In addition, the state government will provide a bonus of ₹300 per quintal on bajra, jowar, and ragi, over and above the MSP.

Registration Details

Farmers wishing to sell their crops at MSP must complete online registration. Registration will be open from October 1 to October 31, 2025, either through Village Computer Entrepreneurs (VCEs) at the village level or at corporation godowns at the taluka level, with biometric authentication of the farmer account holder.

Procurement will take place between November 1, 2025, and January 30, 2026.

Documents Required for Registration

  • Copy of Aadhaar card

  • Updated village land records (Forms 7/12/8-A)

  • Certificate from the Talati (village revenue officer) in case crop sowing details are not recorded in land records

  • Bank account details (copy of passbook or cancelled cheque)

The corporation has urged farmers to carefully upload clear and valid documents during registration, as incorrect or false submissions will result in cancellation of their registration and exclusion from procurement.

Registered farmers will receive SMS notifications regarding purchase details. During procurement, they must carry their Aadhaar card/identity proof, and all purchases will be completed only after biometric authentication of the farmer account holder.

For further details, farmers may contact the helpline numbers 85111 71718 or 85111 71719, the statement added. DeshGujarat

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