Gujarat MSP Procurement Crosses ₹65,570 Crore in 10 Years, Benefits Nearly 49 Lakh Farmers

State government highlights decade-long growth in MSP procurement, with farmer participation rising sevenfold and direct benefit transfers strengthening agricultural support.

The Gujarat government has reported a significant expansion in Minimum Support Price (MSP) procurement over the past decade, stating that agricultural produce worth ₹65,570 crore was procured from nearly 49 lakh farmers between 2015-16 and 2025-26.

According to official figures released by the state government, more than 1.1 crore metric tonnes (MT) of agricultural produce were purchased under the MSP mechanism during the period, benefiting over 48.98 lakh farmers across Gujarat. The data has been presented as evidence of the government's efforts to strengthen farmer welfare and ensure remunerative prices for agricultural produce.

Groundnut and cotton accounted for the largest share of procurement. Groundnut procurement reached 52.5 lakh MT, generating payments of ₹31,941 crore to farmers. Cotton followed with 25.2 lakh MT procured, valued at ₹17,759 crore. Officials noted that procurement operations helped protect farmers from market volatility, particularly during periods of declining global cotton prices.

Other major crops procured under MSP included gram and tur. The government purchased 16.8 lakh MT of gram worth ₹9,549 crore and 5 lakh MT of tur valued at ₹3,222 crore. Procurement of mustard, soybean, urad and moong also contributed to farmer incomes, particularly among small and marginal cultivators.

The scale of growth is evident from year-on-year comparisons. In 2016-17, MSP procurement worth ₹1,775 crore benefited about 2.01 lakh farmers. By 2025-26, more than 14 lakh farmers sold 32.5 lakh MT of produce worth ₹23,800 crore under MSP. This represents a sevenfold increase in farmer participation and a thirteenfold rise in procurement value over the decade.

The government also highlighted substantial increases in MSP rates during the period. MSP for paddy rose by 61%, wheat by 59%, bajra by 108%, hybrid jowar by 127%, groundnut by 102%, and cotton by up to 99%.

Officials attributed improved implementation to digital reforms, including Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), online registration systems and SMS-based communication. These measures have streamlined procurement operations, reduced dependence on intermediaries and ensured faster payments directly into farmers' bank accounts.

The state government said the figures reflect the growing reach of MSP support and the broader focus on strengthening agricultural incomes through policy interventions and market assurance mechanisms.