Farmers in Singrauli gathered for the Balram Krishi Mahotsav on Friday, September 25, 2026 — and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav joined them from Bhopal via video conference, making the message clear: modern agriculture and rising farmer incomes are a state priority, not a slogan.

What CM Yadav addressed at the Singrauli festival

Speaking to annadatas (farmers) assembled at the event, Dr. Mohan Yadav discussed multiple dimensions of farmer welfare — from the adoption of modern agricultural technology and innovation, to ongoing state efforts aimed at increasing cultivators' income. The interaction was framed around practical steps rather than promises, with the Chief Minister sharing information on work already under way in the state.

The Chief Minister's Office confirmed his participation through its official X account, tagging @minmpkrishi (the Madhya Pradesh Agriculture Ministry) and anchoring the post under the hashtag #कृषक_कल्याण_वर्ष_2026 — Krishak Kalyan Varsh 2026, or the Year of Farmer Welfare 2026 — signalling that this event fits within a broader, year-long state campaign.

Singrauli and the Balram Krishi Mahotsav tradition

Singrauli, a district in eastern Madhya Pradesh historically known for thermal power generation, also carries a significant farming population. District-level krishi mahotsavs — agricultural festivals — have been a recurring state mechanism to bring government schemes, agricultural extension workers, and technology demonstrations directly to rural communities.

The Balram Krishi Mahotsav continues that tradition, offering farmers a platform to engage with administration on welfare measures and technology adoption in a single setting.

Krishak Kalyan Varsh 2026: the bigger picture

Madhya Pradesh is one of India's leading agricultural states — consistently among the top producers of wheat, soybean, and pulses. Dr. Yadav, who assumed the Chief Ministership in December 2023, has placed rural and agricultural outreach at the centre of his administration's public communication. Events like today's video-conference participation reinforce that posture, connecting Bhopal's administration with district-level ground realities.

The #कृषक_कल्याण_वर्ष_2026 hashtag suggests a multi-month state campaign rolling through districts — with technology integration and income enhancement as recurring themes across each stop.

Whether the Singrauli gathering produces specific new scheme announcements will be the metric to watch. For now, the signal from Bhopal is direct: farmer welfare is the stated centrepiece of Madhya Pradesh's 2026 governance calendar.