The Yogi administration in Uttar Pradesh is redefining farmer security with the Chief Minister Krishak Dugdhagya Kalyan Yojana, a scheme that has evolved into a robust bulwark since 2019. Over 108,000 farmers have received timely aid, turning potential tragedies into manageable recoveries.
Key features include up to ₹5 lakh assistance for families hit by a farmer’s accidental demise or disability. In a recent surge for FY 2025-26, the revenue department channeled ₹873.58 crore to 18,145 beneficiaries. Building on 2023-24’s expansion to encompass landless and farm workers—who got ₹944.72 crore for 23,821 cases—the program now casts a wider safety net.
Cumulative figures since start stand at 1,08,098 supported families, bolstering rural financial health. CM Yogi’s push for digitization is revolutionary: NIC-assisted portal development will fully automate processes by February 2026, from online applications to instant bank credits.
This eliminates office runs and corruption risks, with a dashboard for oversight ensuring every rupee counts. As agriculture remains vulnerable to mishaps, the scheme stands tall, embodying proactive governance that prioritizes ‘kisan kalyan’ and sustains India’s agrarian lifeline.