Nine transformative years under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have rewritten Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural narrative. Farmers, once burdened by debt and uncertainty, now wield unprecedented power and prosperity, courtesy of bold policy interventions.
The journey started with dismantling systemic bottlenecks. Massive investments totaling Rs 1.5 lakh crore in irrigation projects like the Saryu Canal and broadening of the Upper Ganga Canal have irrigated millions of additional hectares.
Direct Benefit Transfer schemes have revolutionized subsidy delivery. Fertilizer, seeds, and equipment subsidies reach farmers’ accounts instantly, eliminating corruption. The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, amplified by state schemes, injects Rs 6,000 crore annually into rural economies.
UP’s pivot to high-value agriculture is remarkable. Potato production doubled through climate-resilient varieties and advanced storage facilities. Medicinal plants cultivation across 2 lakh hectares has opened herbal export avenues worth Rs 5,000 crore.
Digital agriculture platforms like Kisan e-Mitra provide real-time advisories on weather, market prices, and pest attacks. Over 2.5 crore farmers registered on these portals receive tailored recommendations via SMS and apps.
Women farmers haven’t been left behind. Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran schemes offer training in modern techniques and preferential credit access. Self-help groups manage 10,000+ vermicompost units, generating supplementary income.
Infrastructure boom includes 50 new agri-export zones and 200 cold storages with 20 million MT capacity. This infrastructure cuts wastage to under 10%, boosting farmer realization by 25-30%.
Crisis management sets UP apart. During pandemic lockdowns, the government procured 80 lakh MT of wheat and paddy at MSP through digital platforms, ensuring no farmer was stranded. Flood-resistant crops and early warning systems mitigate climate risks.
Economic indicators shine bright: Agri exports crossed Rs 40,000 crore last year, rural electrification reached 100%, and mechanization levels jumped from 30% to 65%. Yogi’s vision of ‘Labharti Kheti’ – profitable farming – is now reality.
As Uttar Pradesh marches toward its $1 trillion economy goal, agriculture remains the solid foundation, powered by empowered annadatas whose strengthened resolve mirrors their leader’s determination.