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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Now agri scientists will visit farms to help farmers boost production: Yogi
Lucknow: Lauding Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a national campaign aimed at educating farmers about modern and sustainable agricultural technologies as well as practices, CM Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that this was the first time when agricultural scientist would come out of their labs and other big institutions to take stock of the agricultural land at the ground level and devise strategies to meet the challenges the farmers face. Speaking at the launch of the campaign, Yogi said that the initiative will prove to be a foundation of the 'Viksit Bharat Abhiyan' envisioned by PM Narendra Modi. He said that agriculture scientists, officials from the agriculture and the allied sectors and farmers would come together to wheel in measures for higher agricultural productivity and growth. "The broader objective of the campaign is 'lab to Land'. The interaction and dialogue between scientists and farmers will prove to be a milestone," he said. The CM said that this will also be a key step for making UP a 1 trillion USD economy in the next four years. Stressing that agriculture and farming underwent a sea change over the past 11 years, Yogi said that farmer centric measures like soil health card, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, due MSP have been implemented. "It is for the first time that farmers have been associated with technology," he said. The CM said that the agriculture scientist would also assess the geographical and sociological situation besides understanding the climatic zone of the different areas to decipher the most productive seeds and crops accordingly. He said that not only the agriculture department but also the Jal Shakti department, cooperative, animal husbandry and horticulture, has a big role in farming. "The work of connecting 89 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, 826 development block headquarters, 8137 Nyaya Panchayats, Kisan Kalyan Kendras has been done with this campaign. When people associated with this field will promote the campaign, then a new revolutionary change will be seen in the field of agriculture," he said. Yogi said his govt undertook an exhaustive drive to improve agricultural productivity and usher in farmers' welfare in the last eight years. The CM noted that UP accounted for around 12% of the total agricultural land in the country but produced almost 22% of the total foodgrains. Yogi said that his govt was keeping a close tab on the changing weather conditions and their potential impact on crop productivity. "We need to take steps to provide better seeds to farmers to boost production," he said. The CM slammed the previous govts for not putting forward the agriculture agenda. "They used to claim to be taking farmer centric measures. But the ground situation was something different," he said, asserting that the farmers were devoid of seeds, fertilizers, water and even adequate MSP. "But farmers have been at the top of the agenda of the Modi govt," he said, citing how the govt carried out a drive for soil health cards and other key measures like PM Krishi Sichai and PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. The CM said that the MSP for wheat in 2014 was only Rs 1000 per quintal. "This has not grown up to Rs 2,400. This has stoked such competition that the farmers were able to sell their produce in the open market at the rate of Rs 2,800 per quintal," he said, adding the govt took special measures for putting forth measures to improve irrigation facilities. He admonished the previous SP govt in UP for not allowing functioning of Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Centres of excellence constituted by the Centre. "All that has changed after 2017 (when BJP formed the govt in UP)," he said. He also admonished the previous govt for not giving due attention to the needs of sugarcane farmers who, he said, were forced to set their crop on fire. "One can understand the status of the then govt," he said, adding that the cane growers were not given time payment. He said that his govt has made more than Rs 7,2000 crore of cane due payment than the one made between 1996 and 2017 in UP. "Earlier sugar mills were forced to shut down. But today we are getting proposals for setting up new mills," he said. The event was attended by agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh, livestock and dairy development minister Dharampal Singh, cooperation minister JPS Rathore, horticulture minister Dinesh Pratap Singh, minister of state for agriculture Baldev Singh Aulakh, Gauseva Commission chairman Shyam Bihari Gupta, and UPCAR chairman Captain Vikas Gupta. Yogi gives certificates to farmers Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath awarded certificates to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan. The beneficiaries included Chet Ram Maurya (Chinhat), Anjani Verma (Itaunja), Kanhaiya Lal (Itaunja), Shivpujan (Salempur), and Lalta Prasad (Bakshi Ka Talab).
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches state-wide Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], May 29 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, while initiating the state-wide 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', stated that this campaign will serve as a unique initiative to enhance agricultural production, promote farmer self-reliance, and foster indigenous produce. In this context, he said that inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this campaign aims to bring about a revolutionary transformation in agriculture by integrating efforts such as value addition, farm mechanization, and natural farming through the use of timely technology in agriculture. This campaign, organised by the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare with support from ICAR, scientists from state Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and experts from agricultural universities, will be conducted nationwide from May 29 to June 12, according to the press release. CM Patel launched the campaign in Gujarat from Anand Agricultural University on Thursday. Under this campaign in Gujarat, an extensive plan has been formulated to directly reach more than 3.50 lakh farmers through 2951 clusters across 235 talukas. During this campaign, scientists from 30 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and four agricultural universities, agricultural experts, officers from the agriculture department, and local progressive farmers will visit villages and interact with farmers. During these visits, farmers will be informed about natural farming, modern and climate-resilient farming methods, new improved seeds, nano fertilizers, soil health card usage, and the importance of using only the necessary amount of fertilizers. Additionally, they will also be made aware of farmer-beneficiary schemes of the Central and State Governments. In the Anand Agricultural University zone, more than 1.02 lakh farmers from 793 villages across 9 districts; 80,000 farmers from 465 villages across 7 districts under Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University; 1.20 lakh farmers from 933 villages across 10 districts under Junagadh Agricultural University; and over 71,000 farmers from 760 villages across 7 districts under Navsari Agricultural University zone will be covered under this campaign. Altogether, more than 3.5 lakh farmers will be reached, as planned by the state government's Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. CM Patel described the campaign as a golden opportunity delivered to the doorstep of Gujarat's farmers. He added that by recognising the need for innovation and research in agriculture, Gujarat, under the visionary leadership of PM Modi, has set a remarkable example of how to effectively harness modern technology and science, such as nano urea fertilizer and drone technology, in the farming sector. He further stated that PM Modi demonstrated in Gujarat how political will, when focused on the betterment of farmers, the agricultural sector, and rural life, can bring about transformative changes by ensuring the provision of adequate electricity and Narmada water for irrigation. PM initiated the 'Krishi Mahotsav' with an approach where the state government proactively provides farmers with guidance on optimal crop selection for their fields and strategies for achieving higher value through value addition. The Chief Minister stated that agricultural welfare dimensions such as Soil Health Cards, Lab to Land, and Pashu Arogya Mela have been made possible for Gujarat through PM's visionary leadership and foresight. As a result, during the period from 2001 to 2014, when the national agricultural growth rate was just 3 percent, Gujarat's annual agricultural growth rate was increasing at a double-digit pace. The Chief Minister congratulated PM Modi and the brave soldiers of the country for the success of Operation Sindoor and stated that just as the army constantly stands guard to protect the country's borders, farmers ensure the food security of the nation's people. He also expressed confidence that Gujarat's farmers will continue to lead the way in this Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for Viksit Bharat@2047. On the occasion of launching this campaign, the Chief Minister also symbolically distributed various assistance kits to the farmers. Addressing the event, Dr. Manish Das of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, provided detailed insights into ICAR's efforts to overcome challenges faced by farmers in the agricultural sector. He further stated that through this campaign, which is aligned with the Prime Minister's Lab to Land vision, ICAR aims to provide a new dimension by reaching around 1.5 crore farmers in the state. He expressed confidence that ICAR scientists will work to solve the challenges faced by farmers in their fields through this campaign. In a welcoming address, Vice-Chancellor of Anand Agricultural University, K B Kathiria, stated that the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan will become a platform for mutual learning between farmers and scientists. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Director of Agriculture Prakash Rabari. On this occasion, Deputy Chief Whip Raman Solanki, Member of Parliament Mitesh Patel, District Leader Sanjay Patel, MLAs Yogesh Patel, Chirag Patel, Kamlesh Patel, Vipul Patel, Additional Chief Secretary of the Agriculture Department Anju Sharma, Managing Director of Agro Industries Vijay Kharadi, Secretary of Agriculture and Cooperation Department P D Palsana, District Collector Pravin Chaudhary, District Development Officer Devahuti, Superintendent of Police Gaurav Jasani, senior officials and staff of the Agriculture Department, and a large number of farmers were present. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Scientists' direct interaction with farmers will spark new revolution: U.P. CM
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state government has decided to take research of the scientists from laboratory to the agriculture field under Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. 'The scientists working in laboratories, agricultural universities, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will go into the fields to work directly with farmers and help tackle agricultural challenges,' he said while launching the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in the state here. 'The agricultural scientists will not only carry out research in laboratories but will also visit farms and interact with farmers. This will lead to a new revolution in the agriculture sector. The work being done in research centres should be clearly visible on the ground,' the CM said. The campaign will run from May 29 to June 12. 'The unpredictable weather can affect production. Good seeds planted on time can yield good crop but even a month's delay can reduce output by up to 30%. It is important to spread awareness among farmers to ensure they get the right seeds at the right time,' Yogi added. 'To bridge the gap between farmers in west U.P. and other regions, the state government has expanded ₹4,000 crore World Bank-funded project to 28 districts in the Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, and Vindhya regions,' the CM added. He expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for initiating the important step. 'Agriculture will be the foundation for realising PM Modi's vision of a developed India. Agricultural scientists, officials of the agriculture department, and farmers involved in horticulture, farming, dairy and fisheries will provide modern information about farming,' he said. 'As part of this innovative initiative, scientists will study the climatic zones based on geographical and social conditions and will also inform farmers about how early and late seed varieties affect production,' Yogi added. 'In the past eight years, the double-engine government in Uttar Pradesh has actively worked to improve the lives of farmers. The state has immense potential in agriculture as it holds about 10%–11% of the country's cultivable land but contributes around 22%–23% of India's total food grain production,' he said. Lashing out at the previous governments, the CM said the farmers were never a priority on their agenda. 'Agriculture is top priority on PM Modi's agenda. Over the past 11 years, the agriculture sector in India has seen major changes,' the CM said. 'The farmers are being connected with modern technology. In 2014–15, wheat prices was below ₹1,000 per quintal, but today the MSP is ₹2,425. Some farmers have even sold wheat for ₹2,800 per quintal in the market. It is a clear evidence of the positive changes in farmers' lives,' Yogi said. 'The irrigation facilities have significantly improved in Uttar Pradesh. Over 15 lakh farmers have received free connections for their individual tube wells. The state government deposits ₹2,500 crore each year to support the scheme,' he added.
United News of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
Agriculture will be foundation for realising PM Modi's vision of developed India: Yogi
Lucknow, May 29 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that for the first time, scientists working in laboratories, ICR, agricultural universities, and Krishi Vigyan Kendras will go into the fields to work directly with farmers and help tackle agricultural challenges. Launching the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, the CM said, "The main goal of the campaign is to take research 'from lab to land'. Agricultural scientists will not only carry out research in labs but will also visit farms and interact with farmers. This will spark a new revolution in the agriculture sector. The work being done in research centres should be visible on the ground." It may be noted that the campaign will run from May 29 to June 12. Yogi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan for initiating this important step. He also paid his tribute to the former Prime Minister and 'messiah' of farmers Chaudhary Charan Singh, on his death anniversary. He said that agriculture will be the foundation for realising PM Modi's vision of a developed India. "Agricultural scientists, officials of the agriculture department, farmers involved in horticulture, farming, dairy and fisheries will provide modern information about farming. As part of this innovative initiative, scientists will study the climatic zones based on geographical and social conditions and will also inform farmers about how early and late seed varieties affect production," he said. The CM said that in the past eight years, the double-engine government in UP has actively worked to improve the lives of farmers. He emphasised that the state has immense potential in agriculture, as it holds about 10–11 per cent of the country's cultivable land but contributes around 22–23 per cent of India's total food grain production. Criticising previous governments, he said that farmers were never a priority on their agenda. "Farmers lacked access to quality seeds, fair MSP rates, timely fertilisers, irrigation facilities, modern technology and soil health management. There was no focus on reducing farming costs and increasing productivity," he said. Yogi said that farming is a top priority on Prime Minister Modi's agenda. "Over the past 11 years, the agriculture sector in India has seen major changes," he said. He highlighted initiatives like the Soil Health Card campaign and said that farmers are now benefiting from schemes such as the PM Crop Insurance Scheme, PM Irrigation Scheme, Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi. He said that farmers are being connected with modern technology. "In 2014–15, wheat prices were below Rs 1,000 per quintal, but today the MSP is Rs 2,425, and some farmers have even sold wheat at Rs 2,800 in the market. This is clear evidence of the positive changes in farmers' lives," he said. The CM said that irrigation facilities have significantly improved in UP. "Over 15 lakh farmers have received free connections for their tube wells, and the state government deposits Rs 2,500 crore every year to support this initiative. Major projects like the Saryu Canal National Project, Bansagar Project and Arjun Sahayak have helped provide additional irrigation to 23 lakh hectares of land under the double-engine government," he said. He said that Centres of Excellence have been established to boost agricultural development. He also pointed out that the previous governments were not keen on promoting Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), but as soon as Surya Pratap Shahi became the Agriculture Minister, he successfully helped establish 20 new KVKs. Today, 89 KVKs are active in the state. Yogi said that a fifth agricultural university in UP will be established in Kushinagar, named after Lord Buddha. "These KVKs are providing farmers with access to new technology and information about improved seeds. The state's agricultural universities have also emerged as key centres for innovation and research, helping drive the state's progress," he said. He said, "Farmers in UP are now increasing their income. Before 2017, it was common to hear about farmers setting their fields on fire in frustration because they didn't receive payment slips or sugarcane dues for years. Their anger reflected the failures of previous governments." He said that from 1996 to 2017 (a span of 22 years), the total sugarcane payment was less than what the current government has paid in just 8 years, Rs 2.85 lakh crores, which is Rs 72,000 crore more. The CM highlighted that earlier sugar mills were shutting down, but under his government, closed mills have been revived, and new ones have been established. "Unlike before 2017, when sugar mills were shutting down, now investors are coming forward with proposals to set up new mills," he said. He expressed his vision of making UP a one-trillion-dollar economy in the next four years. "To achieve this, a new initiative focused on transforming the agriculture sector is being launched," he said. He mentioned the 'UP AGREES' project and praised the progress made by farmers in western UP, who adopted modern technology and high-yield seeds, reduced costs and increased productivity. However, he said that farmers in central and eastern UP lagged behind in these areas. To bridge this gap, the state government has expanded a Rs 4,000 crore World Bank-funded project this year, which will cover 28 districts in the Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, and Vindhya regions. Yogi said that farming is not just the responsibility of the agriculture department, but the Jal Shakti department also plays a crucial role. He informed that while several ministers are driving this campaign from Lucknow, others are actively involved across various districts. "The campaign is linked to 89 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, 826 block headquarters, 8,137 Nyaya Panchayats and numerous Kisan Kalyan Kendra. When all departments and stakeholders work together, this initiative will bring a revolutionary change in agriculture,' he said. He highlighted climate change as a major challenge. He mentioned that while the monsoon may arrive 15–20 days early, there is a possibility of a 1.5 to 2-month dry spell in between. Strategies to face such situations must be prepared in advance. He explained that such unpredictable weather can affect production; good seeds planted on time can yield well, but even a one-month delay can reduce output by up to 30 percent. Hence, it's important to spread awareness among farmers to ensure they get the right seeds at the right time. The CM said that in the past eight years, the production of millets, natural farming products, pulses and oilseeds has increased, but more efforts are still needed in these areas. He awarded certificates to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan. UNI AB BD
Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launches 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan'
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday launched the state-wide ' Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan ', a national campaign aimed at educating farmers about modern and sustainable agricultural technologies as well as practices. The CM launched the campaign, aimed at transforming agriculture through scientific intervention, at an event held at Anand Agricultural University in Anand town, an official release said. "This campaign will serve as a unique initiative to enhance agricultural production , promote farmer self-reliance and foster indigenous produce. The campaign, to be conducted across the country from May 29 to June 12, aims to bring about a revolutionary transformation in agriculture by integrating efforts such as value addition, farm mechanization, and natural farming through the use of timely technology in agriculture," the CM said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Lucknow: Beautiful New Senior Apartments with Two Bedrooms Senior Apartments | Search Ads Search Now Undo "Under this campaign in Gujarat, 55 teams of experts will provide guidance to over 3.5 lakh farmers on advanced farming techniques. Scientists from 30 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and four agricultural universities, agricultural experts, officers from the agriculture department, and local progressive farmers will visit villages and interact with farmers between May 29 and June 12," the release said. During these visits, farmers will be informed about natural farming, modern and climate-resilient farming methods, new improved seeds, nano fertilizers, soil health card usage, and the importance of using just the amount of fertilizers that is necessary, as well as central and state-sponsored schemes, it added. Live Events The campaign is a golden opportunity delivered to the doorstep of Gujarat's farmers, the CM asserted. "By recognizing the need for innovation and research in agriculture, Gujarat has set an example of how to effectively harness modern technology, such as nano urea fertilizer and drone technology, in the farming sector," Patel added. PTI
