UP Cabinet approves Atma Nirbhar Krishak development scheme.

Why in news?

• Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has recently approved a scheme aimed at boosting the agriculture sector, which will be implemented from the current financial year.

About Atma Nirbhar Krishak development scheme

• In a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the Cabinet recently gave its nod to implement Atma Nirbhar Krishak Integrated Development Scheme in Uttar Pradesh from 2021-22.
• Under this scheme, 1,475 Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) will be formed in the next three years in each development block of the state.
• The state government is likely to bear an expenditure of Rs 1,220.92 crore for implementation of the scheme from financial year 2021-22 to 2031-32.
• The scheme will also help in achieving the target of utilising a budget of Rs 12,000 crore allotted to the state by the Centre under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF).