NAFED to open 50 Urad procurement centres in 17 UP districts at Rs 7,800 MSP

• NAFED to open 50 Urad procurement centres in 17 Uttar Pradesh districts.
• Farmers can sell Urad at a Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Rs 7,800 per quintal.
• Payments will be directly transferred to farmers' bank accounts within three working days of sale.
• Procurement under the Aatmanirbhar Dal Yojana will continue until January 29, 2026, aiming to eliminate middlemen.
• Eligible farmers must register via the e-Samridhi app or NAFED centres.

Why It Matters: Farmers can sell Urad directly at fair prices, ensuring timely payment and cutting middlemen.