Uttar Pradesh Introduces Potato Price Protection and Cold Storage Subsidies for Farmers
The Uttar Pradesh government is operating two schemes for potato farmers during 2026–27: the Bhamashah Price Stabilisation Fund and a subsidy on storage charges for potatoes kept in private cold storages.
According to a report published on 29 October, eligible farmers can apply through the state’s designated horticulture portal or a Common Service Centre. The schemes aim to support farmers when potato selling prices fall below a specified level and reduce part of the cost of storing potatoes.
1. Potato Price Stabilisation Scheme
The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible farmers when the selling price of FAQ-quality potatoes falls below ₹700 per quintal, subject to the scheme’s conditions.
| Particular | Reported Scheme Details |
|---|---|
| Eligible potato quality | FAQ grade, 30–80 mm |
| Price condition | Selling price below ₹700/quintal |
| Assistance calculation | 25% of production cost or the difference between production cost and selling price, whichever is lower |
| Maximum eligible area | 2 hectares per farmer |
| Standard production limit | 240 quintals per hectare |
| Maximum eligible quantity | 200 quintals per farmer |
| Maximum assistance | ₹20,000 per farmer |
Farmers must meet the required documentation, sale-record and payment conditions. The reported rules specify that payment from the trader must be received through a banking channel.
2. Subsidy on Private Cold Storage Charges
Farmers storing potatoes in eligible private cold storages in Uttar Pradesh may also qualify for a storage-charge subsidy.
- Subsidy rate: ₹100 per quintal.
- Maximum eligible quantity: 200 quintals per farmer.
- Maximum assistance: ₹20,000 per farmer.
- Land limit: Up to 2 hectares of potato cultivation.
- Eligibility: The report says farmers cultivating on leased land may also qualify, subject to the prescribed conditions.
Farmers may need to submit cold-storage receipts, proof of storage-charge payment, potato withdrawal records and other required documents.
How Can Farmers Apply?
Farmers should visit the official portal below and read the latest scheme conditions before applying.
Official application portal: https://potato.uphorticulture.in/
Applications may also be submitted through a Common Service Centre, according to the reported guidance.
The documents listed in the report include:
- Aadhaar card or Farmer ID for e-KYC.
- Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque.
- Updated land records (Khasra-Khatauni).
- Required sale documents, including Form 6R, for price-stabilisation assistance.
- Relevant cold-storage receipts and withdrawal documents for storage assistance.
Important: Eligibility, required documents and application status should be confirmed on the official portal or with the district horticulture department. Meeting one condition does not automatically guarantee approval.
What This Means for PB Stakeholders
Farmers: Check eligibility and maintain proper sale and storage records before applying. The assistance is capped, so it may cover only part of the financial loss or storage expense.
Cold Storage Owners: Help customers maintain accurate receipts and storage records, and guide them to the official scheme information where appropriate.
Traders: Proper sale documentation and bank-channel payments may be important for farmers seeking price-stabilisation assistance.
Potato Businesses: The schemes highlight the importance of understanding state-level support programmes and maintaining transparent transaction records.
🟢 PB Takeaway
Uttar Pradesh’s 2026–27 schemes offer eligible potato farmers a potential source of support when prices fall below the specified threshold and when they store potatoes in private cold storages.
Farmers should check the official eligibility conditions, preserve their sale and storage documents, and apply through the designated portal. These schemes apply to Uttar Pradesh; farmers in other states should check their own state’s support programmes.