<h1>State launches paddy procurement Nov 1, continues to Feb 28; MSP raised to Rs 2,369/2,389, 48-hour payments</h1> The state government announced paddy procurement in eastern Uttar Pradesh will begin November 1 for the kharif marketing year 2025-26 and continue until February 28, 2026, with additional procurement in specified Lucknow division districts starting the same date; procurement in parts of western Uttar Pradesh has been ongoing since October 1. The government raised minimum support prices to Rs 2,369 per quintal for common paddy and Rs 2,389 for Grade A, and opened thousands of purchase centres. Farmers must register via the designated government portal or mobile app and will receive payment within 48 hours.