Annual Plan 2005-2006 Volume I (Part-II) Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

In order to check the over exploitation of natural resources and increase the agricultural production to feed the fast growing population and also enhance the income of farmers, intensification of agriculture through diversification is the need of the time for the State. At present, area covered under agricultural diversification is about 7891.23 hect. in 390 Nyaya-Panchayat of 195 development blocks in 38 districts in the state. Besides technologies for promoting intensification, agricultural diversification particularly towards intensive production of fruits, vegetables, flowers and other high value crops, which are expected to increase income growth and generate effective demand for food, should be attempted. Due importance should be given to quality and nutritional aspect along with maximization of production and productivity. Utilization of the entire biomass and generating value added products through many down stream small scale units in the rural areas will help in augmenting employment opportunities and economic growth as well. Product diversification must be yet another important area for research.