Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister (CM) Dr Mohan Yadav on Friday reviewed the preparations for the state's proposed Agriculture Year programmes during a high-level meeting held at the Mantralaya, underscoring the government's commitment to making farming more modern, sustainable and profitable for farmers.

The meeting focused on the roadmap for a series of initiatives planned under the Agriculture Year campaign, the current status of preparations and strategies for their effective implementation across the state. Senior officials briefed the Chief Minister on the proposed calendar of events and district-level action plans aimed at ensuring widespread participation by farmers.

CM Dr Yadav directed officials to ensure that every programme organised under the Agriculture Year initiative helps connect farmers with modern agricultural technologies, newly launched government schemes and improved farming practices. He emphasised that the campaign should serve as a platform for equipping cultivators with practical knowledge that can enhance productivity and strengthen their livelihoods.

Farmers to receive access to modern agricultural knowledge

During the meeting, senior officials from the Agriculture Department informed the Chief Minister that a range of activities would be organised across Madhya Pradesh throughout the Agriculture Year. These include farmers' conferences, agricultural fairs, training camps, technical workshops and public awareness campaigns.

The programmes will focus on disseminating information about advanced seed varieties, modern farm machinery, natural farming, organic cultivation, water conservation techniques and crop diversification. Officials said the campaign is designed to ensure that farmers gain access to the latest agricultural practices and government support systems, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve farm productivity.

Focus on innovation and sustainable growth

Calling Madhya Pradesh an agriculture-driven state, CM Dr Yadav said the prosperity of farmers remains the cornerstone of the state's overall development. He instructed officials to conduct all activities in a well-planned and time-bound manner so that the maximum number of farmers can benefit from the initiatives.

The Chief Minister also stressed the need to encourage innovation and the adoption of new technologies in agriculture. According to him, greater use of scientific methods and modern farming techniques will help increase farmers' incomes while making agriculture more profitable and resilient in the long run.

Departments asked to work in consonance

The meeting also featured discussions on the effective implementation of agricultural schemes, expansion of irrigation facilities, measures to boost crop production and the creation of employment opportunities linked to the agriculture sector.

CM Dr Yadav directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination to ensure that farmers receive the benefits of government schemes through a transparent and simplified process.