Lucknow, May 3 -- : Uttar Pradesh agriculture minister, Surya Pratap Shahi introduced a new slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan, Jai Anusandhan" at the State-Level Kharif Productivity Seminar 2025 held on Friday, highlighting the important contribution of farmers in nation-building and the importance of research-driven agriculture.

Shahi said that the government is steering its agricultural policies towards climate-resilient practices by upgrading funding for research, promoting advanced crop varieties, and integrating modern technologies. A state-wide soil testing campaign will begin on May 5, aiming to provide farmers with customised fertiliser advice to lower input costs and increase productivity.

Highlighting sustainable agricu...