Lucknow, April 3: The ‘Farmer Registry’ campaign in Uttar Pradesh is gaining momentum, ensuring that farmers receive direct benefits from government schemes transparently. To date, over 2.46 million farmers have registered, and more than 16.2 million plots have been digitally matched, marking a significant step towards strengthening the agricultural system through technology.
As of April 3, by 5 PM, a total of 2,463,678 farmers had successfully registered. Additionally, details of 16,249,634 plots have been recorded on the ‘Farmer Registry’ portal, paving the way for the digitization of agriculture in the state.
In terms of district-wise progress, Lakhimpur Kheri leads with 88,141 registered farmers, followed by Hardoi (84,657), Sitapur (77,532), Prayagraj (68,918), and Bahraich (66,220). Other districts like Azamgarh (63,892), Jaunpur (63,330), and Gorakhpur (58,359) have also seen notable progress in the registration campaign. Lakhimpur Kheri tops the list for digital matching of plots with 670,307 entries.
Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi stated that the ‘Farmer Registry’ aims to provide each farmer with a unique identification (ID). This will facilitate direct access to benefits from schemes such as the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi, crop insurance, and seed-fertilizer subsidies without intermediaries.
He emphasized the state government’s commitment to increasing farmers’ incomes and making agriculture more transparent and effective. All district-level officials have been instructed to expedite the registration of remaining farmers through camps and awareness campaigns, ensuring that no eligible farmer is left out of this digital initiative.
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