Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today unveiled a new agricultural policy for the State, as per which, the private players have been given free choice to procure crops directly from farmers and open retail centres.
Lucknow, Aug 3 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati today unveiled a new agricultural policy for the State, as per which, the private players have been given free choice to procure crops directly from farmers and open retail centres.
"It will benefit about 12 crore farmers in the State and attract an investment of about Rs 30-40 crore in next three-four years, creating a new wave of employment," Mayawati told reporters after unveiling the policy.
According to the policy, investors willing to make a capital investment of minimum of Rs 5,000 crore in next three years will be permitted to purchase crops from the farmers directly.
The policy aims at to percolate the benefits of retail revolution to the rural economy.
ANI