Chief Minister Mohan Yadav of Madhya Pradesh announced plans to boost the state’s wheat procurement target from 78 to 100 lakh metric tonnes this season. Farmers will receive ample daytime electricity for irrigation, with slot bookings for selling wheat at Minimum Support Price now open to all farmers, operating six days a week. The deadline for slot bookings has been extended to May 9 to accommodate more farmers.
In a social media address, CM Yadav emphasized his government’s dedication to farmer prosperity, aiming for a “Developed Madhya Pradesh by 2047.” The state is distributing solar pumps with a 90% subsidy under the Krishak Mitra Yojana to enhance farmer energy self-sufficiency. Notably, over 1,700 new milk cooperatives have been established, with payments exceeding Rs 1,600 crore to producers.
CM Yadav unveiled initiatives to elevate Madhya Pradesh as the “Milk Capital of India” and announced increased compensation for land acquisition, ensuring farmers receive up to four times the value of their land. The state is also supporting pulse and oilseed crops, offering a bonus of Rs 600 per quintal for urad procurement at MSP. The Chief Minister highlighted the state’s rapid progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, emphasizing farmers’ crucial role in this development.
