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MP to Offer Incentives for Urad & Moong Crops, Boost Milk Output by 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the state is considering incentives for farmers growing urad and moong pulses to boost production. He stated the government aims to increase milk production from 9% to 20% over the next five years. The CM also revealed plans to establish air cargo connectivity and reiterated the state's commitment to farmer welfare by declaring 2026 as the 'Year of Agriculture'. The announcements were made at the inauguration of the GrainEx India exhibition in Indore, showcasing food processing machinery.

Key Points: MP Plans Farmer Incentives for Pulses, Aims to Double Milk Production

  • Incentives for urad & moong pulses
  • Milk production target raised to 20%
  • 2026 declared 'Year of Agriculture'
  • Plan for future air cargo setup
  • Exhibition for food processing tech
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MP govt mulling over incentives on urad and moong production soon: CM Yadav

Madhya Pradesh CM announces incentives for urad & moong, targets 20% milk production growth, and declares 2026 as the 'Year of Agriculture'.

"Our government is going to announce incentives on moong and urad crops during a Kisan Sammelan soon. - CM Mohan Yadav"

Indore, Feb 6

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday said the state government is mulling providing incentives on the production of 'urad' and 'masoor' pulses to encourage farmers.

The Chief Minister made this announcement, addressing a three-day national and international exhibition of state-of-the-art machinery related to pulses, grains, and other food processing industries in Indore on Friday.

The Chief Minister said that the government has prepared a detailed plan for the purpose, and he will make an announcement during a conference of farmers soon.

"Our government is going to announce incentives on moong and urad crops during a Kisan Sammelan soon. We have also decided to increase the milk production from 9 per cent to 20 per cent in the next five years," CM Yadav said.

Addressing a large gathering of representatives for national and international food processing companies on this occasion, he also stated that the state government has decided to set up air cargo in future.

"Madhya Pradesh is located in the centre of the country, and we have road and railway connectivity for transportation. The government is committed to increasing the income of farmers, but at the same time, we are also ready for full cooperation with industrialists," he said.

The Chief Minister also spoke about the state government's commitments towards the welfare of farmers, reiterating that Madhya Pradesh has declared 2026 as the 'Year of Agriculture', marking a strategic policy shift towards strengthening farming and allied rural sectors.

Before making a slew of announcements, Chief Minister Yadav inaugurated the exhibition, showcasing machinery and turnkey plants used in the processing of pulses, rice, flour, spices, gram flour, wheat, flattened rice (poha), maize, soy, pasta, peanuts, chickpeas, millets, seeds, and other food processing sectors.

The GrainEx India exhibition 2026 is being organised to provide industry professionals with an opportunity to understand new ways to increase production, improve quality, and reduce costs, Suresh Agarwal said in a statement.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Good to see focus on pulses and milk. Protein is so important for our children's growth. Increasing milk production target is ambitious but needed. MP has the potential to be a food bowl for the nation. 👍
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Rahul R
Announcements before elections are common. Will wait to see the actual details of the incentive scheme. What about support for procurement and MSP? Farmers need guaranteed income, not just promises.
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Anjali F
The exhibition for food processing machinery is a great idea. We waste so much produce after harvest. If farmers can process and add value locally, their income will truly increase. Hope small farmers can access these technologies.
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David E
Interesting read. The focus on air cargo connectivity shows a modern vision for agricultural exports. MP's central location could make it a logistics hub. The 'Year of Agriculture 2026' sounds like a solid policy commitment.
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Karthik V
As someone from a farming family in MP, I appreciate the intent. But the devil is in the details. We need reliable water, electricity, and fair prices. Incentives are good, but let's also fix the basic infrastructure first. Jai Kisan!

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