LUCKNOW, Dec. 30 -- For the first time, scientists moved out of the laboratory and reached the land, marking a historic shift in agricultural outreach in Uttar Pradesh. This unprecedented effort reflected the reality that scientific knowledge did not remain confined to labs but directly benefitted farmers in their fields.
Under the double engine government, the 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' was launched, during which direct dialogue was established with 23.30 lakh farmers across 14,170 villages of Uttar Pradesh, ensuring that policy, research, and innovation reached the grassroots. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a major announcement for farmers, stating that loans would now be available from LDB at an interest rate of just six perce...