Farming as industry: Agri-horti output to be boosted through innovations, advanced technologies: MP CM

AT 'KRISHI UDYOG SAMAGAM'

- SATYAPRAKASH SHARMA

BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday, announced a series of transformative initiatives aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving rural livelihoods, and making farmers self-reliant in energy and income.

Addressing the 'Krishi Udyog Samagam: 2025' in Mandsaur district, CM Yadav emphasised the state's rapid economic progress, citing NITI Aayog's assessment that Madhya Pradesh is the fastest-growing state in the country.

CM Yadav said the government aims to make farmers self-reliant in electricity, enabling them to generate power through solar energy.

"Under the initiative, 32 Lakh solar pumps (2, 3, and 5 HP) will be distributed over the next three years, with farmers contributing just 10 per cent of the cost and the remaining amount subsidised by the state", the CM said.