Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized the importance of connecting youth with advanced farming, boosting milk production, and promoting exports of agricultural produce in Madhya Pradesh.
In an address at the Agricultural Innovation Dialogue organised by the Madhya Pradesh Youth Commission, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav outlined the state government's focus on agriculture and its impact on youth, farmers, and the economy. The Chief Minister discussed several initiatives aimed at modernizing farming practices, increasing milk production, and promoting exports of agricultural produce. He also highlighted the importance of adopting new technologies, natural and organic farming, multi-crop farming, and diversifying into allied activities like animal husbandry, fisheries, goat rearing, and poultry farming. The Chief Minister announced plans for Agricultural Innovation Dialogues at the division and district levels to promote agricultural prosperity in Madhya Pradesh.
The state government has signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to boost milk production in Madhya Pradesh, aiming to make it a leading milk-producing state. The Chief Minister also launched the Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana to provide improved breeds to Gaupalaks. According to the Chief Minister, farmers are now receiving ₹8–10 more per litre for milk due to government efforts.
The state government has introduced agriculture faculties in universities across Madhya Pradesh and aims to increase the irrigated area to 10 million hectares over the next five years. The Chief Minister encouraged youth to pursue activities in the agriculture sector with a positive approach, citing examples of young people earning good incomes through fisheries.
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