Gorakhpur, Oct 3: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that an agricultural university will be set up in Kushinagar for the farmers of eastern Uttar Pradesh for which funds have already been sanctioned.
Inaugurating various projects at Mahayogi Krishi Vigyan Kendra, the CM said, “Our government is committed to promoting agriculture as a good source of employment. Through this, we are reconnecting the migrating farmers with agriculture.”
He said that the objective of the double-engine government is to provide comprehensive agricultural information and resources to the state’s farmers in one accessible location. “Agricultural Science Centers are playing a significant role in achieving this goal,” he said.
Yogi said that one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earliest initiatives upon assuming office in 2014 was to prioritise the welfare of farmers by instituting a system for providing free soil health cards to farmers across the country.
He highlighted the significant strides made in agricultural welfare, underscoring the implementation of flagship schemes like the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme and Prime Minister Agricultural Irrigation Scheme. “Besides, 2.62 crore farmers are receiving annual support of six thousand rupees each through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana,” he said.
The CM emphasised how these initiatives are not only transforming the lives of farmers, but also creating employment opportunities in the field of food processing. He asserted that Indian wisdom recognised the importance of good health as a pathway to prosperity.
He said, “The government is actively promoting natural farming in the state, enabling farmers to break free from the use of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides. This shift not only saves farmers money but also safeguards their health by reducing exposure to harmful substances.”
During the program, the CM inaugurated the one-day Kisan Mela and agricultural exhibition and visited it. He also distributed certificates and kits to the beneficiaries of various government schemes. Apart from this, he released Mahayogi Gorakhnath Krishi Darpan, Millets, and Acharya Narendra Dev Krishi Patrika.
The programme was attended by Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, MLC Dharmendra Singh, MLAs Fateh Bahadur Singh, Vipin Singh, Pradeep Shukla, District Panchayat President Sadhna Singh and other esteemed dignitaries from the region.
