India, Oct. 10 -- justify;">Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has highlighted changes in the state's agricultural sector since 2017, citing irrigation projects, paddy procurement and direct payments to farmers as part of the government's efforts to support the sector.

In a post on X on October 10, the chief minister described farmers, or 'annadatas', as central to Uttar Pradesh's economic strength and prosperity. He said the state government, working alongside the Centre, was seeking to provide facilities across the agricultural supply chain, from seeds and irrigation to procurement and market access.

According to Adityanath, the government has focused on improving access to agricultural inputs, irrigation facilities and mini...