Natural Farming Revolution: Uttar Pradesh Empowers 282 Blocks with Rs 2,500 Crore Sustainable Agriculture Strategy

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to promote natural farming across 282 blocks and 2,144 gram panchayats, investing Rs 2,500 crore over two years. The initiative aims to address heavy metal contamination in agricultural soil, which affects global food chains. The state will appoint local women farmers as agricultural support workers, establish research centers, and provide training in organic farming techniques, with a focus on cow-based natural farming methods.