PROSPERITY FOR MADHYA PRADESH'S FARMERS

A year-long mission to transform agriculture, empower farmers and build a resilient rural economy—Krishak Kalyan Year 2026 places farmers at the centre of Madhya Pradesh's growth story

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When farmers prosper, the state prospers. With this conviction at its heart, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared 2026 as Krishak Kalyan Year, marking a first-of-its-kind, yearlong commitment dedicated entirely to farmers’ welfare.

Launching the initiative at a grand farmers' convention at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal, Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav reaffirmed the government's resolve to make agriculture profitable, resilient and future-ready. “Our farmers are the backbone of the state’s economy. Making them self-reliant and prosperous is not just a promise—it is our priority,” he said.

A YEAR DEDICATED TO FARMERS

Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in India to dedicate an entire year exclusively to farmers’ welfare. Under Krishak Kalyan Year 2026, more than 16 departments will work in close coordination to restore and enhance farmers’ prosperity through integrated policy, technology and infrastructure support.

The focus is clear: higher incomes, lower risks and better market access. From modern seeds and irrigation to storage, processing and export, agriculture will be transformed into a sustainable enterprise.

BIG INVESTMENTS, BIGGER IMPACT

A major thrust of Krishak Kalyan Year is irrigation expansion. Three landmark projects—the Parvati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) river link, the Ken Betwa national river link, and the Tapti groundwater recharge mega project—will irrigate over 1.6 million hectares across 25 districts, significantly reducing farmers' dependence on monsoons.