Uttar Pradesh governement has set a procurement target of 50 MMT at MSP of Rs 1735 per quintal. For this purpose the state government will set up around 5500 procurement centres. The permitted moisture level in wheat has been fixed at 12 %. If it exceeds up to 14%, the value of wheat will be deducted by 2% accordingly. Crops where moisture level is above 14 % will be rejected.