‘Krishi Road Map’ Launched to Transform Agriculture in Key Districts of Madhya Pradesh during Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026

12 April 2026, Bhopal

In a major step towards strengthening regional agricultural development, the second day of Unnat Krishi Mahotsav 2026: Pradarshani evam Prashikshan witnessed the official launch of the Krishi Road Map for four key districts of Madhya Pradesh Raisen, Vidisha, Sehore, and Dewas today.

The roadmap was formally unveiled by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, along with Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development, and Labour and Employment, Government of Madhya Pradesh.

The session commenced with a comprehensive presentation by Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, who outlined the framework and strategic vision of the roadmap.

The launch provided a platform for focused deliberations on critical agricultural challenges such as climate change, crop diversification, soil nutrient management, and the need for robust cold storage infrastructure. Addressing these issues, Dr Jat proposed a range of actionable interventions:

•Technology Integration: Promotion of precision agriculture through tools such as the e-FARM application for fertilizer recommendations, adoption of crop diversification strategies, and use of advanced machinery like laser land levelers.

•Resource Management: Emphasis on water conservation through micro-irrigation systems, broad bed and furrow techniques, and farm pond development.

•Soil and Crop Health: Systematic soil health mapping, balanced micronutrient application, and promotion of intercropping and integrated farming systems.

•Market and Economic Empowerment: Strengthening market linkages via platforms like e-NAM, along with promotion of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and development of seed villages.

•Sustainability Measures: Focus on carbon credit opportunities and diversification into secondary enterprises to enhance and stabilize farmers’ incomes.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel lauded the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav as a significant initiative in empowering farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Shivraj Singh Chouhan further elaborated on the district-specific strategies, highlighting that the roadmap serves as a scalable model with the potential for replication across the entire state.

The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Monoranjan Mohanty, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal.

The Krishi Road Map marks a decisive step toward building a resilient, technology-driven, and economically sustainable agricultural ecosystem for the farming communities of Madhya Pradesh.

(Source: ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal)