Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced plans to convene an Agriculture Cabinet focused on inclusive development of agriculture-based industries. The state has declared 2026 as Krishak Kalyan Varsh, aiming to foster a vibrant atmosphere for the agriculture sector through festivals, farmer fairs, and buyer-seller conventions. The initiative seeks to promote value addition, food processing, and agri-startups to increase farmer income and strengthen the rural economy, while also inspiring youth engagement with farming.