Key Highlights
- The state introduced ‘UP AGREES’, a district‑level agricultural innovation platform supported by the World Bank.
- In parallel, ‘AI Pragya’ will equip one million youth with advanced AI and digital skills.
- Both programmes cover 28 districts in Bundelkhand and Purvanchal and aim to accelerate Uttar Pradesh toward a $1 trillion economy.
- The initiatives align with national Digital India and Skilling India missions, addressing rural productivity, employment, and tech gaps.
Detailed Insights
UP AGREES stands for Uttar Pradesh Accelerated Growth through Resilient, Equitable and Sustainable Agriculture. It focuses on technology‑driven farming, climate‑resilient practices and productivity improvement across the 28 districts of Bundelkhand and Purvanchal. The program is financed and guided by the World Bank, fostering a conducive environment for agritech adoption among small and marginal farmers.
AI Pragya is a state‑wide skilling initiative aimed at training 10 lakh (one million) youth in artificial intelligence and related digital technologies. The curriculum targets key sectors—government services, education, healthcare and agriculture—creating a pipeline of qualified talent for the state’s future economy. By integrating AI literacy into the workforce, the scheme intends to bridge the digital divide in rural and urban areas alike.
The partnership with the World Bank not only brings financial support but also technical expertise, ensuring that the two flagship programmes are aligned with global best practices and sustainability standards.
The overarching goal is to render Uttar Pradesh a $1 trillion economy by boosting rural productivity, generating employment, and fostering technological capacity at the grassroots level.