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Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Over 8 lakh farmers have benefited from agri campaign so far
Lucknow: State agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Friday said that he has requested all MPs, MLAs and district panchayat presidents to ensure their participation in 'Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan which started from May 29 and will continue till June 12. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing a press conference in Lok Bhawan, Shahi said that the aim of the campaign is to realize the vision of 'One Country, One Agriculture, One Team'. Under this campaign, farmers are being informed about the latest agricultural techniques, improved seeds, modern farming methods and govt schemes for Kharif crops. This campaign has been started on the initiative of the govt of India and is being operated with the cooperation of the institutes of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Agricultural Universities, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Cooperatives. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched this campaign in UP on May 29. The minister said that so far, programmes have been organized at a total of 4,959 places, in which 8,39,617 farmers have participated – including 6,48,449 men and 1,91,168 women. It is proposed to organize programs at a total of 10,125 sites. Shahi has participated in many events of the campaign, including the one in Lucknow, Bahraich, Deoria, Meerut, Hapur and Kanpur Nagar. At all the places, he directly communicated with scientists, departmental officials and hundreds of farmers and also planted trees. Under the campaign, 550 agricultural scientists and subject experts are training farmers according to their region, soil, weather and crop. This is an effort to implement the lab-to-land model at the ground level. To ensure timely sowing of Kharif 2025 and availability of improved seeds, the state govt has planned to distribute a total of 4,58,000 free minikits. The state govt has provided financial approval of a total of over Rs 410 crore for the successful implementation of this campaign.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Viksit Krishi drive aims to boost farm productivity in Uttar Pradesh: Minister
Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi on Friday said the ongoing Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan-2025 (May 29–June 12) aims to enhance farm productivity and farmers' income through adoption of advanced agricultural techniques. Addressing a joint press conference with minister of state Baldev Singh Aulakh, Shahi said the campaign was being run at 10,125 locations across all 75 districts, training over 8.39 lakh farmers— including 1.91 lakh women—through field-level interactions and scientific demonstrations. 'The initiative, launched by chief minister Yogi Adityanath on May 29, has the participation of 550 agricultural scientists, along with departments of horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, silk, water resources and cooperatives,' he said. A total of 4.58 lakh free minikits, including pulses, oilseeds, millets and groundnut, will be distributed to promote Kharif 2025 sowing, Shahi added. The government, according to him, has sanctioned ₹410.67 crore for the campaign under various central schemes, including Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, Food and Nutritional Security and Krishonnati Yojana. Calling it a step toward the 'lab to land' vision, the minister urged public representatives and the media to actively support the campaign to ensure timely and effective transfer of technology to farmers.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Don't just produce, also process and market the crop: UP's Agri minister tells farmers
1 2 Lucknow: Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi participated in the farmer-scientist dialogue in village Saraiya Dastam (Arol) of Bilhaur block of Kanpur on Tuesday under the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan. He exhorted the farmers to form a farmer producer organization and get more profit by producing, processing and marketing the crop. To get more profit from FPO, register on FPO Shakti Portal, he said. Shahi asked farmers to use new species, multi-layer agriculture and discuss this subject with agricultural scientists. Shahi distributed tractor keys, minikits of improved species of seeds and certificates to the beneficiaries of Custom Hiring Centre/Farm Machinery Bank and suggested to the farmers that the govt is providing subsidy under various schemes on PM Kusum Yojana, Dhaincha seeds, gypsum, farm ponds, drip and sprinkler irrigation, agricultural equipment etc. "Take advantage of this and reduce the cost of your farming," he said. Majhawan MLA Suchishmita Maurya took part in the campaign in village Mohanpur Bhaurakh development block Pahadi of Mirzapur district. Officials suggested farmers to earn more profit by adopting organic and natural farming, soil health management, production of Sri Anna, processing with new technology and marketing on the basis of demand for profitable production in the situation of climate change.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Yogi to inaugurate Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan today
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will inaugurate the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan–2025 on Thursday. The 15-day nationwide programme, part of the Kharif campaign, will run from May 29 to June 12. Addressing mediapersons, UP agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi said the initiative will be implemented across all 75 districts of the state. A total of 225 expert teams have been constituted to visit 675 locations, where they will interact with farmers through three interactive sessions at each venue. "The aim of the campaign is to fulfill the vision of a developed India through modern, productive, and self-reliant agriculture. It also seeks to promote toxin-free farming, combat malnutrition through high-quality food production, and position India as a leading global supplier of agricultural products," he said. Shahi added that seminars on Kharif productivity had already been conducted across all 18 divisions of the state, including Prayagraj and Kanpur, on May 28. The minister also expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the pro-farmer decisions taken during the union cabinet meeting on Wednesday, emphasising that these steps reflect the govt's unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers. Each location under the campaign will host a comprehensive three-hour programme with participation from officials and experts representing the departments of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, irrigation, cooperatives, beekeeping, agricultural universities, and krishi vigyan kendras. He added that over the 15-day period, the teams will visit 10,125 sites across the state, directly interacting with farmers to share knowledge, solutions, and best practices. "Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will also participate in the events scheduled in Meerut and Jhansi," he said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Farmers must adopt mixed cropping to improve yield, soil health'
1 2 Prayagraj: Cabinet minister Surya Pratap Shahi and minister of state Baldev Singh Aulakh on Wednesday launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan for the Kanpur and Prayagraj divisions, focusing on quality seeds and natural farming, aiming to bring research from labs to farms. "The govt has ensured sufficient availability of seeds, fertilizers and chemicals across all districts of both divisions," Shahi said during the kharif season workshop held at district panchayat compound in Prayagraj. He directed immediate repair of damaged tube wells and suggested farmers adopt mixed cropping and sowing of Dhaincha (generally used as green manure crop. It can be grown in all seasons having sufficient moisture in soil) to improve yield and soil health. Farmers were advised to use fertilizers according to their Soil Health Cards to enhance productivity and sustainability in agriculture. The minister highlighted the need to reduce dependency on pulses imports and instructed chief development officers to plan agricultural strategies based on district demands. They also visited and reviewed the agriculture exhibition that showcased modern techniques and advancements in farming to promote sustainable and developed agriculture in the region. They also took feedback from farmers of different districts and emphasized that the purpose of such workshops is to address their concerns and implement their suggestions. He praised the Prayagraj and Kanpur joint workshop as the most productive so far. Agricultural scientists, officials, and farmers actively participated, sharing valuable insights.
