Archive · 29 Jul 2026
UP Completes 95% Kharif Sowing Amid Government Support
In Uttar Pradesh, the government has helped farmers a lot during the Kharif season.
They have provided seeds, fertilizers, and machines to make farming easier and more productive.
The government has given seeds at half price and even for free.
They have also made sure that there are enough fertilizers for the farmers.
The farmers have used these things to plant crops on 95% of the land they planned to.
The government is also helping farmers use machines to make their work easier and cheaper.
This is all to make sure that farmers have everything they need to grow good crops.
Uttar Pradesh has completed 95% of the Kharif sowing target for 2026.
The government has provided 1,73,641 quintals of certified seeds at a 50% subsidy and distributed 16,449 quintals of free minikits.
Under the Toria Seed Minikit Scheme, 1,000 quintals of seeds will be made available, including 600 quintals as free minikits and 400 quintals on subsidy.
Online booking of agricultural equipment has been started to promote agricultural mechanization, with subsidies ranging from 40% to 80%.
The state has received 57.70 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers, with 28.88 lakh metric tonnes distributed to farmers and 28.82 lakh metric tonnes still available.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, Farmers
- What
- Completion of 95% Kharif sowing, distribution of seeds and fertilizers, promotion of agricultural mechanization
- When
- During the Kharif season of 2026
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India
- Why
- To support farmers with timely seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation facilities, and to promote agricultural mechanization
Government Support
Farmers' Efforts
Seed Distribution
Government Support
The government has provided 1,73,641 quintals of certified seeds at a 50% subsidy and distributed 16,449 quintals of free minikits.
Farmers' Efforts
Farmers have utilized the provided seeds to complete 95% of the Kharif sowing target.
Fertilizer Availability
Government Support
The government has ensured the availability of 57.70 lakh metric tonnes of fertilizers and expanded distribution through 7,000 resource cooperative societies.
Farmers' Efforts
Farmers have benefited from the increased availability and distribution of fertilizers, with record sales in the past week.
Agricultural Mechanization
Government Support
The government has promoted agricultural mechanization by providing subsidies on farm machine banks, custom hiring centres, and various agricultural equipment.
Farmers' Efforts
Farmers have adopted agricultural mechanization to reduce farming costs and increase productivity.
- Target Area for Kharif Crops
- 107 lakh hectares
- Sowing Completion
- 95%
- Certified Seeds Provided
- 1,73,641 quintals
- Free Minikits Distributed
- 16,449 quintals
- Fertilizers Received
- 57.70 lakh metric tonnes
- Fertilizers Distributed
- 28.88 lakh metric tonnes
- Fertilizers Available
- 28.82 lakh metric tonnes
- Cooperative Societies for Fertilizer Distribution
- 7,000