Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday outlined an ambitious roadmap to make agriculture more profitable and technology-driven, while inaugurating the ‘Krishi Manthan’ workshop at Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University in Jabalpur.
Addressing farmers, scientists, and stakeholders, Yadav said the state government is working to integrate modern technology, scientific farming methods, and better market linkages to strengthen the agricultural economy. He linked the state’s progress to national growth under PM Modi, stating that India is advancing across sectors with agriculture at its core.
Yadav emphasised that agriculture in Madhya Pradesh is not just a source of livelihood but a tradition rooted in harmony with nature, citing India’s long farming heritage and its cultural significance. The workshop, he said, aims to bring together farmers’ experience, scientific innovation, and policy support on a single platform.
On this occasion, the Chief Minister inaugurated and dedicated development projects worth Rs 23.21 crore. These included a Rs 13 crore administrative building at the university, an administrative facility at the Bohani Sugarcane Research Centre, a skill development centre in Balaghat, and an automated liquid bio-fertiliser production unit in Jabalpur.
In a push to promote agri-startups, Yadav distributed approval letters worth over Rs 10 crore to 10 startups funded by the Government of India. He also launched the ‘Krishi Sakhi’ training programme and distributed benefits to farmers under various government schemes.
Highlighting production achievements, the Chief Minister said Madhya Pradesh has emerged as a leading state in pulses and recorded high wheat output. He announced that wheat procurement will begin on April 9, with farmers receiving Rs 2,625 per quintal, while efforts are underway to raise the rate to Rs 2,700.
Yadav reiterated the government’s commitment to doubling farmers’ income by expanding into allied sectors such as dairy, horticulture, and food processing. He said the state aims to increase its contribution to national milk production from the current 9 per cent to 20 per cent.