Raipur: Chhattisgarh is witnessing a major transformation in agriculture as over 24,000 farmers have benefited from advanced farm machinery and irrigation technologies under various state and central schemes.
Under the leadership of the Chief Minister, the state is promoting technology-driven farming to reduce manual labour, cut costs, and increase productivity.
Focus on Modern Agricultural Mechanisation
Through the State Seed and Agriculture Development Corporation, farmers are being equipped with modern tools to improve efficiency across all stages of farming.
Key equipment being provided includes:
- Rotavator
- Automatic reaper
- Paddy transplanter
- Laser land leveller
- Power weeder
These machines are helping farmers move from traditional farming methods to mechanised agriculture.
Digital Platform Supporting Farmers’ Needs
The government is also using the CHAMPS portal to provide easy access to agricultural machinery and services.
Farmers are benefiting from advanced irrigation systems such as:
- Drip irrigation
- Sprinkler systems
These technologies are improving water management and reducing wastage.
Over 24,000 Farmers Benefited Across Schemes
Under various government schemes, a large number of farmers have been covered:
- PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Sprinkler): 16,644 farmers
- PM Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Drip): 3,821 farmers
- Shakambhari Yojana: 3,375 farmers
- Mechanisation Sub-Mission (Component-1): 912 farmers
In total, 24,752 farmers across districts from Bastar to Bilaspur have benefited.
Impact on Rural and Tribal Economy
In tribal regions like Bastar, farmers are now adopting drip irrigation and shifting towards vegetable and horticulture farming, leading to higher incomes.
Modern technology is helping diversify agriculture beyond traditional crops like paddy.
Farmers Share Success Stories
Farmers across the state have reported significant improvements:
- Reduced labour costs by up to 60% using automatic reapers
- 20–25% increase in yield with rotavators
- 25% seed savings and 30% higher production using seed drills
These changes are improving both productivity and profitability.
The introduction of modern agricultural equipment and digital farming solutions is transforming Chhattisgarh’s rural economy, empowering farmers with better productivity, reduced costs, and higher incomes.
About Chhattisgarh Agriculture Initiative
The government of Chhattisgarh is actively promoting modern farming practices through mechanisation, irrigation reforms, and digital platforms to make agriculture more sustainable, efficient, and profitable for farmers across the state.
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