Madhya Pradesh emerges as India’s agricultural vanguard, blending ancient wisdom with modern science. Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, addressing the Krishi Manthan workshop at Jabalpur’s Jawaharlal Nehru Agriculture University, emphasized farming as cultural bedrock not mere livelihood. “Samriddh Kisan Samriddh Madhya Pradesh” frames the year long Krishi Utsav, uniting tradition, policy, and technology.
The state leads natural farming acreage nationwide while achieving wheat production records. Yadav inaugurated Rupees 23 crore infrastructure new administrative buildings, bio fertilizer plants, skill centers signaling investment beyond subsidies. Ten agri startups received over Rupees 10 crore approvals, fostering farm to factory value chains.
Strategic Agriculture Pillars
| Focus Area | Key Initiatives |
|---|---|
| Production Boost | High yield seeds, third crop promotion, GI tags (Chinnor rice, Sundarja mango) |
| Market Linkages | Wheat procurement at Rupees 2,625 to 2,700/quintal; mustard joins Bhavantar scheme |
| Natural Farming | Largest state coverage; ragi laddus for Mahakal prasad |
| Dairy Integration | 9% to 20% production target; free milk packets in schools 1st to 8th |
| Innovation Ecosystem | Krishi Manthan integrates farmer experience, science, policy, markets |
MP’s ascent pulses leadership, soybean bonuses, food processing incentives stems from this synergy. When universities develop nutrient rich varieties, startups bridge farms to factories, and policy ensures fair prices, agriculture evolves from subsistence to surplus engine. Dr. Yadav’s vision proves cultural states don’t merely farm, they pioneer.
Author: This news is edited by: Abhishek Verma, (Editor, CANON TIMES)
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