| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) Conclave 2025 held at International Rice Research Institute - South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC). |
| Key Objective | Platform for policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss climate-smart, resilient agriculture in UP and beyond. |
| Global Food Basket Vision | UP aims to become a global food basket by 2030, aligned with its $1 trillion economy goal. |
| Agricultural Output | UP contributes 21% of India's food production despite having only 11% of cultivable area. |
| Recent Growth | Agri-food production increased fivefold in the last eight years (cereals, pulses, oilseeds, vegetables). |
| Key Initiatives | Soil Health Card, crop insurance, Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana benefiting 10 crore farmers annually. |
| Research & Education | Four agricultural universities (one more planned) driving research and knowledge-sharing. |
| Traditional Crops | Kalanamak rice (under One District One Product) has historical significance, linked to Lord Buddha. |
| New Launches | Agricultural knowledge products, mechanisation innovations, and mini kits distributed to farmers. |
| International Collaboration | Partnerships with CGIAR, IRRI, and CIP to enhance food production using advanced technologies. |
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