Varanasi, Nov. 13 -- : Uttar Pradesh Agriculture minister Surya Pratap Shahi has directed the divisional commissioners of Varanasi and Mirzapur to speed up the distribution of seeds at government centres. He said farmers must receive the benefits of subsidised seed schemes so that wheat sowing can be completed by November 25. Timely sowing, he said, is essential for better crop production.

Shahi was speaking as the chief guest at the joint divisional Rabi Production Seminar 2025 for Varanasi and Mirzapur divisions, held at the Padma Vibhushan Girija Devi Cultural Complex in Varanasi. The seminar focused on improving farm investment management and promoting the use of new technology in agriculture.

The minister said, "If we begin the sow...