Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh to Observe 2026 as ‘Year of Agriculture’
- 30 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel announced that the state will observe 2026 as the ‘Year of Agriculture’ with the theme “Prosperous Farmers – Prosperous State”.
Key Points
- Agriculture budget increased substantially: The allocation for agriculture and allied sectors has risen from ₹600 crore in 2002–03 to over ₹27,000 crore in 2024–25, reflecting intensified policy support.
- Focus Areas: Emphasis will be laid on crop productivity, irrigation expansion, natural farming, technological adoption and diversification of allied sectors such as horticulture, animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries to enhance farmers’ income.
- Development Model: A 10-point strategy includes technology transfer, income enhancement, natural farming, market reforms and exports, innovation, and digital transparency in agriculture.
- e-Mandi: The e-Mandi marketplace has been implemented to improve price discovery and transparency through digital platforms.
- Milk and Animal Husbandry Focus: Under the B.R. Ambedkar Kamdhenu Scheme.
- MP aims to raise its share in national milk production from 9% to 20%.
- Awareness: Mobile agricultural units (‘Agriculture Raths’) are deployed village-to-village to educate farmers about government schemes, modern practices, and natural farming.
- Implementation Strategy: A year-long calendar of training programmes, agricultural fairs, outreach camps and farmer-centric events will be conducted.
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