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Farmers Income

The figures show that the area under rice has reached 438.28 lakh hectares, higher by 19.63 lakh hectares from 418.66 lakh hectares last year.

GST cuts on farm machinery, fertilisers, and seafood reduce cultivation costs and boost farmers’ incomes, easing financial pressure on rural India.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, has approved a hike in MSP for 14 kharif crops.

UP witnessed a significant rise in tractor ownership, with the number of tractors increasing by over 62% from 88,000 to 1,42,200.

The government will remove the 20% onion export duty from April 1 to boost farmer earnings and maintain domestic supply.

Underlining the tangible impact of these initiatives, Adityanath said the farmers' income has almost doubled since 2018.