10 Lakh Youth, 10 Lakh Farmers, One Giant Leap: UP’s Twin Projects Set to Transform the State

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In a landmark event, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and World Bank President Ajay Banga jointly launched two transformative projects-‘UP-AGRIS’ and ‘AI Pragya’-aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and boosting youth employability across the state. ...

UP-AGRIS Project:

Backed by a ₹4,000-crore investment, with ₹2,737 crore from the World Bank at a low 1.23% interest over 35 years.
Targets 10 lakh farmers in 28 districts of Purvanchal and Bundelkhand, integrating cutting-edge technology to modernize farming.
Focuses on empowering women, with 30% of benefits reserved for them and 10,000 women producer groups involved.
Includes exposure visits for 500 farmers abroad to learn global best practices.
Direct support for farmer organizations, fishers, and agri-MSMEs, aiming to reduce regional disparities and uplift rural communities.

AI Pragya Initiative:

Aims to train 10 lakh youth in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Designed to position Uttar Pradesh as a hub for digital innovation and create a robust tech-driven employment ecosystem.
Supported by collaborations with global tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, HCL, Amazon, and Google.
Will enhance efficiency across sectors such as education, health, agriculture, and governance, paving the way for a thriving startup ecosystem.

Additional Announcements:

CM Adityanath also announced a forthcoming ‘CM Nutrition Mission’ for children aged six months to six years, with voluntary organizations’ involvement and a study visit to Indonesia for implementation strategies.

These initiatives are part of Uttar Pradesh’s vision to become a one-trillion-dollar economy and a global growth engine, with World Bank’s consistent partnership recognized as a key driver in the state’s remarkable transformation.

Sources: Economic Times, Indian Express, The Industry Outlook

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