Farmers to Get Rs 4000 Per Hectare for Paddy Cultivation

Key Highlights

• Farmers to get Rs 4,000 per hectare for paddy cultivation

• Wheat procurement price set at Rs 2,600 per quintal

• Bonus of Rs 175 per quintal on wheat by the state government

• Over 6.69 lakh farmers to benefit from the paddy incentive

• Wheat procurement in MP expected to reach 80 lakh metric tons

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced a major relief for farmers by providing Rs 4,000 per hectare for paddy cultivation. This decision is expected to benefit more than 6 lakh farmers in the state. Additionally, the government has set the wheat procurement price at Rs 2,600 per quintal, including a bonus of Rs 175 per quintal.

Bonus Payment for Farmers Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav confirmed that farmers will receive Rs 2,600 per quintal for wheat. The Central Government has set the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for wheat at Rs 2,425 per quintal for the 2025–26 marketing season. The state government will provide an additional Rs 175 per quintal as a bonus. Similarly, an amount of Rs 4,000 per hectare will be transferred to farmer’s accounts for paddy procurement in March. Farmers who have sold their paddy and completed the required formalities will receive the payment.

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Who Will Benefit from the Increased Support Price?

During the Kisan Sammelan in Balaghat, the Chief Minister announced that paddy farmers would receive an extra Rs 4,000 per hectare. In 2024, around 6.69 lakh farmers sold paddy cultivated in 12.2 lakh hectares under the Price Support Scheme. Under the Chief Minister Krishak Pronnati Yojana, farmers will receive an additional Rs 488 crore.

Wheat Procurement Estimates for Madhya Pradesh This year, Madhya Pradesh is expected to procure 80 lakh metric tons of wheat. The state produces around 350 lakh metric tons of wheat annually, making it the second-largest wheat producer in India after Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh contributes about 32% of the country’s total wheat production, while Madhya Pradesh accounts for 19%.

In previous years, wheat production in Madhya Pradesh has fluctuated:

• 2019–20: 371.98 lakh metric tons

• 2020–21: 356.69 lakh metric tons

• 2021–23: 349.23 lakh metric tons

• 2023–24: 328.96 lakh metric tons (lowest in five years)

Madhya Pradesh is known for its premium-quality Sharbati wheat, mainly grown in Sehore, Hoshangabad, Narsinghpur, Harda, Ashok Nagar, Bhopal, and the Malwa region.

Farmers Registration for MSP Wheat Sale

So far, over 2.91 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh have registered to sell wheat at MSP. The government’s announcement of Rs 2,600 per quintal has encouraged farmers to participate in the procurement process. However, wheat prices are currently above Rs 2,600 per quintal in many mandis across states.

This decision by the government aims to boost farmer's income and ensure fair prices for their crops.

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CMV360 Says

The state government’s initiatives will financially support farmers, ensuring better earnings for their crops. The Rs 4,000 per hectare incentive for paddy and the increased wheat procurement price will help improve their economic conditions. These measures reflect the government’s commitment to strengthening the agriculture sector and securing farmers livelihoods.