Yogi govt setting new benchmarks in organic farming, 700 clusters developed; over 21,000 farmers benefit

New Delhi: Encouraging farmers to go organic, the Yogi-led Uttar Pradesh Government has set new records in organic farming. In the tenure of 4.5 years, the government has worked to provide maximum benefits to the farmers.

In this regard, the government has launched a special campaign in 11 districts of the state. Along with the objective of cleaning the River Ganga, organic farming is being done on both the banks of River Ganga.

Organic farming has been promoted in the village situated on the banks of river Ganga in the state. Due to this effort of the Uttar Pradesh Government, not only the cost of agriculture is reduced but the agricultural production and income of the farmers have been increased.

Over 21,000 farmers got benefits in 11 districts of UP

Under this project of the government, 21142 farmers of 11 districts, located along river Ganga have formed 700 organic clusters in an area of 14000 hectares.

The farmers included in these clusters have grown various crops through organic methods under Kharif 2020 and Rabi 2020-21 seasons. After processing them, they were packed and sold at inflated prices. These products were displayed in the stalls of fairs, exhibitions, and seminars organised on various occasions. Farmers have so far sold organic products worth 2.76 crores from this project.

Organic farming in 700 clusters in an area of 14000 hectares

Along with increasing organic farming in UP, the state government has taken many steps towards the welfare of the farmers. Not only this, keeping their interests paramount, the farmers of the state were also given a big opportunity to grow profitable crops. In view of the benefits being given to the farmers of the state, the government is going to start the second phase of this project soon. Of the total project cost of Rs 71.40 crore, a number of Rs 21.05 crore has been spent.

BJP’s promise to people in ‘Sankalp Patra 2017’

– Organic certification body will be set up to promote organic farming in the state
– Special grant will be given for Vermi Compost and Gobar Gas Plants Food Processing
– Uttar Pradesh will be developed as a food park state
– Food processing parks will be set up in all six districts of the state where packaging, export, and research facilities will be available.
– Interest free loans will be given for setting up small scale industries based on food processing

Yogi govt strengthened Infrastructure in 4.5 yrs

– With this project, 21142 farmers of 11 districts formed 700 clusters in the area of 14000 hectare
– Farmers were able to sell organic products worth 2.76 crores from this project
– Expenditure of 21.05 crores in the first year of the scheme worth 71.40 crores operated for three years