Gram (Chana) Cultivation in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh is the 4th-largest producer of Gram (Chana) in India. Gram (Chana) (चना / छोला) here is a pulse crop with a Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar) season (Rabi (Sow: Oct-Nov, Harvest: Feb-Mar)). The prices above reflect wholesale rates at Uttar Pradesh's regulated APMC mandis; the actual rate you get depends on grade, moisture and the day's arrivals.
Gram (Chana) MSP & Procurement in Uttar Pradesh
The Minimum Support Price for Gram (Chana) is ₹5,875/quintal (Rabi 2025-26). Government agencies procure Gram (Chana) at MSP in Uttar Pradesh during the marketing season, so you should never sell below ₹5,875. Today's market modal price of ₹5,875 is above MSP - the open market is paying well.
Where to Sell Gram (Chana) in Uttar Pradesh
Sell at your nearest APMC mandi - major ones include Agra Mandi Samiti, Kanpur APMC, Lucknow Mandi Samiti, Varanasi Mandi Parishad, Meerut Mandi. Compare rates across 2-3 mandis the same day, grade and clean your produce for 15-20% higher bids, and register on eNAM to reach buyers beyond Uttar Pradesh. Use a Kisan Credit Card for storage finance to sell in the lean season.
Government Support for Uttar Pradesh Gram (Chana) Farmers
Uttar Pradesh Gram (Chana) growers can use PM Kisan income support, crop insurance, and irrigation subsidies (drip, solar pump). See everything on the Subsidy Finder.