 Early Times Report
LUCKNOW, July 31: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed that the scope of the Mukhyamantri Krishak Chhatravritti Yojana being implemented for the meritorious children of farmers be expanded so that more eligible students can benefit from it.
On Friday, the 172nd meeting of the Board of Directors of the Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural Produce Market Council was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. During the meeting, several important proposals related to farmer welfare, agricultural marketing, and the mandi system, including the budget of ?3025.49 crore for the year 2026-27, were approved.
The Chief Minister directed that the state's mandis be modernized, rejuvenated, and equipped with modern facilities so that farmers receive a better, transparent, and convenient marketing system.
The Chief Minister directed that the establishment of agricultural produce processing units in mandi premises under the PPP model be encouraged and that the relevant rules be made more practical and investment-friendly so that farmers receive better prices for their produce, value addition, and new employment opportunities in rural areas. He also directed that more mandis be connected to the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform, that more farmers be linked with the National Natural Farming Mission, and that certification arrangements for organic products be ensured in every district.
During the meeting, the revised income and expenditure estimates for the financial year 2025-26 and the budget for the year 2026-27 were approved. Approval was granted for estimated receipts of Rs 2228.59 crore and expenditure provisions of Rs 3025.49 crore for the year 2026-27. |
