- Madhya Pradesh becomes first in country to run year-long activities for farmer welfare
Bhopal: Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav stated that 2026 will usher in new hopes and opportunities for the state’s farmers. He said that farmers who sustain society through their hard work.
Addressing a massive farmers’ convention held on Sunday at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal, the Chief Minister formally announced that 2026 will be observed as ‘Krishak Kalyan Varsh’.
Dr. Yadav said that the government will take every necessary step to increase farmers’ income, transforming agriculture into a profitable enterprise through modern technology, improved seeds, irrigation, storage facilities and better market access.
Dr. Yadav stated that Madhya Pradesh is the first state in the country to dedicate an entire year exclusively to farmer welfare.
Commitments Delivered for Farmers’ Benefit
Dr. Yadav stated that the government has delivered on every promise made in the interest of farmers. To promote Shri Anna (millets) production, a Madhya Pradesh State Shri Anna Research Centre will be established in Dindori. Research centres for mustard in Gwalior and chickpea in Ujjain are also being set up to enhance quality and productivity.
Under the Farmer Welfare Year, the government will take all necessary steps for the holistic welfare of farmers.
Dr. Yadav said that the government is expediting recruitment to fill vacant posts in the Agriculture Department and State Agricultural Marketing (Mandi) Board, thereby strengthening the agricultural system.
Boost to Agri-Based Start-ups
CM said, “Agriculture-based start-ups will be encouraged, with simple, transparent, and time-bound systems for investors. Mega food parks, agro-processing clusters, and logistics infrastructure will be strengthened under the ‘Farm to Factory’ vision to ensure farmers are empowered from production to market.”
Year-Long Calendar Announced
A calendar of events for ‘Krishak Kalyan Varsh’ 2026 was released. The calendar includes ‘Kodo–Kutki’ bonus distribution in February, Natural farming conclave in March, Mango Festival (Narmadapuram) in May, FPO Convention at Indore, Agri Infrastructure Fund workshops at Chhindwara in August–September, Food Festival and Sugarcane Festival at Narsinghpur in October–November.
Key Highlights
= 6 Departments to Work in Coordination for Prosperity
= After Soybean, Bhavantar Scheme for Mustard as Farmers
= Farmers’ Participation in Agro-Industries to be Enhanced
= Solar Pumps to be Installed in Fields of 30 Lakh Farmers
= Seed Testing Laboratories to be Strengthened—All Mandis to be Modernised
= Three Major River Projects to irrigate 16 Lakh hectares
=Zero-Percent Interest Scheme for Farmers to Continue
=Subsidies to Promote Agro-Industries—Solar Conferences to be Organised
=Madhya Pradesh State Shri-Anna Research Centre to be Established in Dindori
