Lucknow, April 15 -- Along the banks of the sacred Ganga in Uttar Pradesh, a new stream of prosperity now flows alongside faith.
The UP government has developed a model of organic farming across 26 Ganga-side districts that is not only increasing farmers' income but also giving a new direction to the state's agricultural system.
Officials here on Wednesday said that under the Namami Gange programme, 3,370 organic clusters have been developed within a five-kilometre stretch on both sides of the river, benefiting around 90,000 farmer families and making them self-reliant.
The government is promoting chemical-free farming in mission mode by developing organic villages in these areas.
Adoption of organic and natural farming has reduced farm...