Shajapur, July 9 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday said agriculture and farmer welfare are the state government's highest priorities and announced that farmers will gradually receive adequate electricity for irrigation during daytime instead of at night.

Addressing the Kisan Samriddhi Sankalp Sammelan in Kalapipal tehsil of Shajapur district, the Chief Minister said the state government is working continuously to increase farmers' income, expand irrigation facilities, promote women's empowerment, generate employment and strengthen infrastructure.

"Agriculture and farmers are the government's top priority. Several important decisions have been taken in the interest of farmers during the Farmer Welfare Year. The irr...