The UP Government officially begins its paddy procurement process on October 1, in the western districts of the state, including Hardoi, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Sitapur. The procurement is part of the Kharif marketing season 2024-25, with the state offering a minimum support price (MSP) of ₹2,300 per quintal and ₹2,320 per quintal for grade 'A' paddy.