Uttar Pradesh Introduces Mandatory Farmer ID for Agricultural Benefits
UP mandates Farmer ID for agri schemes, MSP procurement
Hindustan Times
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The Uttar Pradesh government has mandated the Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID) for accessing agricultural schemes and minimum support price (MSP) procurement. This initiative aims to streamline beneficiary identification and reduce fraud, with approximately 2.33 crore out of 2.88 crore farmers already issued IDs.
- 01Farmer ID is now mandatory for agricultural schemes and MSP procurement in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02Around 75% of targeted farmers have received their Farmer IDs.
- 03The initiative is part of the central government's Agristack program, creating a digital identity for farmers.
- 04Future benefits under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi will require a generated Farmer ID.
- 05All agricultural departments must comply with the new ID system by May 2026.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has made the Kisan Pehchan Patra (Farmer ID) mandatory for farmers to access benefits from agricultural schemes and procure crops at the minimum support price (MSP). This order, issued by Chief Secretary SP Goyal, aims to enhance beneficiary identification and reduce leakages in subsidy distribution. Currently, 2.33 crore out of 2.88 crore farmers in the state have been issued IDs, with a campaign launched to cover the remaining farmers. The Farmer ID system is part of the central government's Agristack initiative, which functions similarly to the Aadhaar system for citizens, providing a unique 10-digit ID for each farmer. Starting from May 2026, the distribution of subsidized fertilizers will also be linked to the Farmer ID. This initiative is expected to ensure targeted delivery of subsidies and tighten verification processes in crop procurement and farm input distribution.
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This initiative will help farmers access government schemes more easily and ensure that subsidies reach the intended beneficiaries, potentially improving agricultural productivity.
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