Self-reliant farmers essential for self-reliant India: Adityanath

The chief minister noted that Uttar Pradesh’s agricultural growth rate has increased from 8% to 18%, reflecting the impact of sustained policy interventions, improved infrastructure and wider adoption of modern farming practices. Recalling the difficulties faced by cultivators between 2005 and 2014, he said many farmers across the country suffered due to inadequate irrigation facilities, poor-quality seeds, lack of remunerative prices and insufficient protection against natural disasters.

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