Yogi government has given new impetus to the rural and industrial economy through paddy purchase, MSP payment, SHG income increase and industrial investment. Procurement centers increased, farmers were paid on time, employment increased through expansion of industries and a balanced development model emerged in UP.
Lucknow. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented large-scale reforms in both rural and industrial sectors. While paddy procurement, timely payments on MSP and group-based entrepreneurship have increased cash flow in villages, industrial parks, logistics centers and manufacturing clusters are creating new non-agricultural employment in rural-urban border areas. Due to these efforts, an integrated agro-industrial economy is developing in the state, which is becoming a model for other states.
Increase in farmers’ income due to paddy procurement campaign
This year, the Yogi government has further expanded the paddy procurement system. For the convenience of farmers, a target has been set to increase the number of procurement centers from 4,227 to 5,000, thereby strengthening the reach of government procurement to remote villages. So far, 9.02 lakh metric tonnes of paddy has been purchased from more than 1.51 lakh farmers.
- Common paddy MSP: ₹2,369 per quintal
- Grade A paddy MSP: ₹2,389 per quintal
This price is ₹69 more than last year, which has further strengthened the stable income of farmers.
Cash flow increased due to timely payment in farmers’ bank accounts
The state government has so far sent an amount of more than ₹1,984 crore directly into the bank accounts of farmers. Timely payments have increased economic activity in local markets by 8–12% by increasing cash flow in the rural economy. Self-help groups are also making a significant contribution to rural income.
- Lakhs of women got employment through models like BC Sakhi, Krishi Sakhi etc.
- Annual income of SHGs to increase from ₹4,000 crore in 2017 to over ₹18,000 crore in 2025. This increased local employment and reduced migration of rural youth.
Expansion of industrial investment in rural areas
The Industrial Investment and Employment Promotion Policy 2022 has opened new opportunities for setting up industries in non-urban areas. 25% capital subsidy (maximum ₹45 crore) is being given on fixed capital investment in areas like Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. This policy has given impetus to the development of industrial parks and logistics centres. It is estimated that industrial expansion could increase non-agricultural employment in rural areas by 22–27%. Special incentives are also being given to food processing and agricultural value chain based units, due to which the interest of investors in rural districts is continuously increasing.
Rapid progress in manufacturing sector
Significant growth has been recorded in the manufacturing sector of Uttar Pradesh. The integrated manufacturing cluster developing in Agra has the potential to generate more than 40,000 jobs and investment of approximately ₹3,400 crore. According to the Annual Industrial Survey 2023-24, Uttar Pradesh is among the top five states in the country in industrial development and 5.92% growth in employment rate has been recorded in the state.
All these facts show that from paddy procurement to industrial investment, the policies of the Yogi government have given a balanced and fast pace to the rural and industrial economy, thereby creating a strong model of development in Uttar Pradesh.