Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath exemplifies how decisive leadership can ignite an agricultural renaissance. In just nine years, policies have dramatically amplified farmers’ strength, turning challenges into opportunities.
Core to this transformation is the ‘double engine’ approach – central and state governments working in tandem. The state leveraged PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana to create ‘Har Khet Ko Pani,’ irrigating 25 lakh hectares additionally.
Income security forms the bedrock. UP’s unique farmer pension scheme covers 23 lakh elderly annadatas with Rs 2,000 monthly. Crop insurance claims settled within 30 days via digital platforms protect against vagaries of nature.
Innovation hubs dot the countryside. Krishi Vigyan Kendras upgraded with precision farming labs train 50 lakh farmers annually. Satellite imagery tracks crop health, predicting yields with 95% accuracy.
Dairy revolution deserves mention. UP became India’s top milk producer with 8% annual growth, supported by 5 lakh artificial insemination centers and organized collection networks reaching 1.5 crore farm families.
Fisheries and animal husbandry contribute significantly. Biofloc technology boosted fish production 300%, while Pashu Arogya mobile vans provide doorstep veterinary care to 2 crore livestock.
Market reforms eliminated mandi monopolies. Farmers sell directly to processors and exporters through 500+ e-trading platforms. This fetches 20-25% premium prices, especially for basmati rice and pulses.
Sustainability drives policy. 10 lakh hectares converted to natural farming reduce chemical use by 80%. Groundwater levels stabilized through regulated power supply to tubewells and watershed management.
The numbers are staggering: UP contributes 17% of India’s foodgrains, 22% vegetables, 18% milk. Farmer income rose from Rs 1.2 lakh to Rs 2.8 lakh annually. Rural poverty declined by 33 percentage points.
Yogi Adityanath’s agricultural model offers a blueprint for India. From policy formulation to implementation, every step strengthens the farmer’s hand, ensuring Uttar Pradesh feeds the nation while prospering itself.