Current Affairs - Agriculture - Discussion

Madhya Pradesh has announced 2026 as the ‘Year of Agriculture’ as part of a long-term strategy to strengthen its agricultural sector and improve farmer livelihoods. The state has increased its agriculture budget to ₹27,000 crore, marking a substantial rise compared to allocations made two decades earlier. The initiative focuses on technology transfer, income enhancement, promotion of natural farming practices, innovation, and wider access to e-Mandi platforms for nearly 40 lakh farmers. Guided by the theme ‘prosperous farmers–prosperous state’, the policy also aims to boost agricultural productivity and exports, reinforcing agriculture as a key driver of economic growth.