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Uttar Pradesh and World Bank Launch Initiatives for Agricultural and Digital Transformation

CM Yogi Adityanath and World Bank President Ajay Banga unveil UP AGREES and AI Pragya to drive economic growth, empower farmers, and upskill youth.

CM Yogi Adityanath with World Bank president Ajay Banga at his official residence in Lucknow on Friday. (HT photo)
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World Bank president Ajay Banga. (HT file)

Overview

  • The UP AGREES program, supported by a Rs 2,737 crore World Bank loan, will benefit 10 lakh farmers, with 30% participation from women, across 28 districts in Uttar Pradesh.
  • AI Pragya aims to train 10 lakh youth in artificial intelligence and emerging digital technologies, fostering employment and a robust startup ecosystem.
  • World Bank President Ajay Banga emphasized Uttar Pradesh’s development as foundational to India’s progress and praised the state’s reforms in law, infrastructure, and skill development.
  • The UP AGREES initiative includes advanced farming techniques, regional disparity reduction, and global exposure for 500 farmers to improve agricultural productivity.
  • Global tech firms like Microsoft, Intel, and Amazon will collaborate on AI Pragya, enhancing technological efficiency in sectors such as healthcare, education, and governance.