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UPSDC expands digital training, reaches over 15 lakh farmers

Lucknow, Apr 2 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Sugarcane Development Council (UPSDC) has successfully trained over 9 lakh sugarcane farmers through live sessions on social media, departmental sources said here on Wednesday.
Sources said that under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the initiative aims to equip farmers with modern techniques, contributing to UP's position as the leading state in sugarcane production and productivity.
Sources said that since February 2024, the UPSDC has been running this programme, reaching over 15 lakh sugarcane farmers. "The Facebook Live training sessions have not only benefited farmers in UP but have also extended their reach to sugarcane growers in Uttarakhand and Nepal," they said.
Sources said that by integrating expert guidance from sugarcane research institutions, these live sessions offer farmers insights into advanced farming techniques while also addressing their queries in real time. "The initiative ensures quick and effective knowledge dissemination, enabling farmers to adopt best practices for increased yield and productivity," they said.
Sources said that in just one year, the programme has actively engaged 15,36,600 farmers, with over 9,10,342 directly participating in the training sessions. "The UPSDC has conducted 18 such Facebook Live programmes, making technical guidance more accessible to farmers than ever before," they said.
Sources said that the UPSDC is conducting training programs not only through Facebook Live but also through traditional methods at research institutes. "Free training sessions are being organised at sugarcane research centres in Muzaffarnagar, Shahjahanpur and Seorahi, where 19,039 farmers have been trained so far," they said.
Sources said that training camps have been held in Meerut, Rampur, Lakhimpur, Bareilly, Hardoi, Pilibhit and even in Nepal. "The main objective of these programmes is to educate sugarcane farmers about improved sugarcane varieties and modern farming techniques," they said.
Sources said that along with training on cultivation methods, farmers also receive assistance in resolving issues related to payment, seed availability and other agricultural challenges. "As a result of these continuous efforts, UP is now ranked number one in sugarcane production and productivity and leads the country in sugar production as well," they said.
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