Yogi govt to establish export hub at Jewar Airport to boost agricultural exports
The hub will be developed under UP AGREES project, facilitating large-scale export of 2 to 3 key crops...
- Following CM Yogi's directives, preparations will soon commence for the establishment of 2 to 3 world-class hatcheries in the state
Lucknow: Aimed at boosting farmers' income, agricultural productivity, and related industries in Uttar Pradesh, the Yogi government is set to establish an export hub near Jewar Airport under the UP AGREES project. The initiative will be implemented with support from the World Bank.
In addition, agricultural Special Economic Zones (SEZ) will be established to facilitate the large-scale global export of 2 to 3 selected crops. Moreover, plans are in place to set up 2 to 3 world-class hatcheries.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed officials to make comprehensive arrangements for promoting loans to farmers under the UP AGREES scheme. This initiative by the Yogi government marks a significant stride toward transforming the state's agriculture sector into a powerhouse for the entire nation.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has recently approved the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprises Ecosystem Strengthening (UP AGREES) project, aiming to transform the state's agriculture sector and achieve global recognition for its agricultural products.
As part of this initiative, an export hub will be set up near Jewar Airport to facilitate the promotion and export of high-value agricultural products such as peanuts, vegetables, kala namak rice, and sesame.
Uttar Pradesh already has a significant export portfolio, including meat, basmati rice, fruits, vegetables, and various food processing products. With this new initiative, the state aims to enhance its agricultural exports further. To support this effort, 30,750 cluster farmer groups will be developed, and a common facility center for exporters will also be established.
Under the UP AGREES project, Agriculture Special Economic Zones (SEZs) will be established to facilitate the large-scale export of 2 to 3 key agricultural products from the state, focusing on forward linkages to capture a significant share of the export markets. These SEZs will be developed in 11 districts across Uttar Pradesh.
Specifically, SEZs will be set up in Siddharthnagar and Gorakhpur for kala namak rice, while Jhansi will host SEZs for peanuts. Additionally, districts like Lalitpur will focus on urad, and Jaunpur, Bhadohi, Varanasi, Ghazipur, and Ballia will concentrate on vegetables.
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The project aims to implement comprehensive measures to increase the productivity of major crops by 30 to 50 percent over the next five years, resulting in at least a 25 percent increase in farmers' incomes.
Furthermore, a world-class carbon credit market will be established to promote organic farming practices. Local weather stations will be set up to provide accurate weather information to food producers, and 2 to 3 world-class hatcheries will be created to enhance fisheries.
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