Madhya Pradesh’s push for natural farming took a concrete shape in Barwani’s Nagalwadi, where CM Mohan Yadav presided over a crucial Agriculture Cabinet session. Twenty-five progressive farmers will be sent for out-of-state training to master and propagate natural farming.
Positioning MP as the country’s natural farming frontrunner, Yadav noted the strategic importance of these master trainers in scaling up adoption statewide. This hands-on approach promises to empower grassroots-level change.
The meeting greenlit Rs 27,746 crore in farmer welfare expenditures. Key among them, the Rs 861 crore Barla Lift Micro Irrigation scheme will cover 15,500 hectares in 33 villages under Narmada Valley, ensuring reliable water supply.
Allocations span departments: Agriculture gets Rs 3,502.48 crore; horticulture and food processing, Rs 4,263.94 crore across three schemes; animal husbandry, Rs 9,508 crore for four programs; fisheries, Rs 218.50 crore; cooperation, Rs 8,186 crore; and Narmada Valley, Rs 2,067.97 crore.
‘Our pledge to farmers is absolute—we’ll enrich them and advance the state,’ Yadav stated. Plans to develop Barwani as a tourism destination signal multifaceted growth.
This multifaceted budget and training program reflect a holistic strategy, addressing irrigation, diversification, and sustainability. It positions Madhya Pradesh to lead India’s transition to resilient, eco-conscious agriculture.