Lucknow, Dec. 19 -- The impact of the policies of the CM Yogi Adityanath government regarding paddy purchased during the Kharif marketing year 2025-26 is clearly visible at the ground level in Uttar Pradesh.
The state government, linking paddy purchase at Minimum Support Price (MSP) to farmer welfare, has not only accelerated the purchasing process but has also made the payment system more transparent and timely.
The latest figures show that farmer participation in paddy purchase has increased this year, and the system has been further strengthened through online centres. This year has also been significant in terms of farmer participation. So far, 4,09,444 farmers have been directly involved in paddy purchase in 2025-26, compared to 3,73...