Overview

• CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted agriculture as Uttar Pradesh’s largest employment sector, supporting nearly three crore farmers and underpinning the state economy.
• He noted that only 25–30% of farmers currently use scientific methods and called on UPCAR, KVKs and agricultural universities to tailor R&D outreach to local agro-climatic zones.
• The state’s Vision 2047 action plan now includes clear milestones for 2027, 2029 and 2035 to drive research adoption, boost output and curb distress migration.
• With 86% of its agricultural land irrigated and just 11% of India’s cultivable area, Uttar Pradesh could triple its foodgrain output through targeted innovation.
• The chief minister reaffirmed the goal of building a $1 trillion state economy by 2029, contributing toward India’s broader $5 trillion national vision.