Lucknow, Oct. 30 -- : Overwhelmed by the historic decision to raise sugarcane prices by Rs 30 per quintal for the 2025-26 crushing season, farmers from across Uttar Pradesh met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence today to express their gratitude.

The Chief Minister warmly interacted with the farmers and highlighted the government's continued commitment to their welfare.

CM Yogi stated that since the Modi government came to power in 2014, agriculture and farmers' welfare have been made national priority. "No one earlier cared about the health of the soil that feeds us, but Prime Minister Modi introduced the Soil Health Card scheme. The PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has freed farmers from the grip of moneylenders," he said.

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