Registration period for wheat producers in Gujarat extended till April 5

21-Mar-2025 04:27 PM

Gujarat Extends Wheat Registration Deadline to April 5 

Key Updates:

• New Deadline: April 5, 2025 (Extended from March 16).
• Reason for Extension: To accommodate farmers who missed the initial deadline.
• Purchase Criteria: Wheat will be bought at MSP only from registered farmers.

Wheat MSP & Market Trends:

• MSP for 2024-25: ₹2,425/quintal (up from ₹2,275 last year).
• Market Reality:
  • Open market prices are higher than MSP, leading to low interest in government procurement.
  • In Madhya Pradesh & Rajasthan, farmers are getting additional bonuses, unlike in Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh.

Procurement Challenges & Strategy:

• Gujarat has not revealed its wheat procurement target yet.
• Past experience: Government wheat procurement has been low in the last three years.
• Current Status: Buying began on March 17, but registration numbers were slow, prompting the deadline extension.