UP's resilient agriculture model global example for small farmers

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has praised Uttar Pradesh’s efforts to integrate technology with agriculture, describing the state’s “resilient farming model” as a global example for small and marginal farmers.

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Speaking at the AgriConnect Flagship event during the 2025 Annual Meetings of the World Bank, Banga showcased the Uttar Pradesh model, having visited the state and seen things for himself in May, said UP director of information, Vishal Singh.

“The World Bank also posted its chief's speech on X, where he described what he witnessed in Uttar Pradesh,” he said.

The Uttar Pradesh government also put out a statement stating how Banga commended the Yogi Adityanath government for developing an agricultural ecosystem that is resilient by design, stressing that climate adaptability was built into the system from the start rather than added later.