Kisan Pathshala Programme in Uttar Pradesh is a farmer education and training initiative launched by the state government to impart practical knowledge on modern farming techniques, government schemes, natural and scientific agriculture, soil health management, crop protection, water conservation, and market linkages.Organised at the grassroots level in Krishi Vigyan Kendras, PACS, gram panchayats, and progressive farmers’ fields, it follows the theme ‘Kheti Ki Baat Khet Par’. The programme runs in seasonal editions (e.g., Kisan Pathshala 8.0 Rabi 2025-26), training farmers directly on innovations from agricultural universities and research institutions.Its core objective is to enhance productivity, reduce input costs, promote sustainable practices, and help achieve the goal of doubling (or tripling) farmers’ income through skill-building and self-reliance.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in the last 9 years has driven Kisan Pathshala as a key pillar of his Kisan Kalyan vision to transform Uttar Pradesh into a model of progressive, resilient, and prosperous agriculture. He has emphasised direct field-level training, soil health as the foundation of ecosystem sustainability, natural farming aligned with national goals, and technology-driven low-cost models.
Salient Features of the Scheme
1. Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all farmers in Uttar Pradesh, including small and marginal farmers, progressive farmers, women farmers, and farm families engaged in agriculture.
- No strict income or land-holding restrictions; priority is often given to active cultivators, tenant farmers, and those interested in adopting modern/natural farming practices.
- Farmers of all age groups (preferably 18+ years) can participate; special encouragement for youth and women in agriculture.
2. Key Features & Benefits
- Provides practical, field-based training on modern farming techniques, natural & scientific agriculture, soil health, crop protection, water conservation, government schemes, market linkages, and low-cost innovations.
- Runs in seasonal editions (e.g., Rabi/Kharif) with the theme ‘Kheti Ki Baat Khet Par’, conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), PACS, Gram Panchayats, and progressive farmers’ fields.
- Aims to reduce input costs, increase productivity, and support the goal of doubling/tripling farmers’ income through direct knowledge transfer from agricultural universities and experts.
3. How to Participate
- No formal online application required for most sessions; farmers can directly attend local Kisan Pathshala events announced by the Agriculture Department, KVKs, or Gram Panchayat.
- Registration Process: Contact nearest Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Block Agriculture Office, or PACS; some editions allow spot registration on the day of the event or through the U.P. Kisan Pathshala App (if available).
- Information about upcoming sessions is shared via village-level announcements, district agriculture portals, or progressive farmer networks. Participation is free, and certificates may be provided in some cases.
Success of the Scheme
Massive Scale of Farmer Training
- Since its inception, the programme has trained more than 2 crore farmers across Uttar Pradesh from 2017-18 till now through regular seasonal editions.
- In the recent Kisan Pathshala 8.0 Rabi 2025-26 alone, 20.15 lakh farmers (12.62 lakh male and 7.53 lakh female) were trained across 21,000 Gram Panchayats, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and progressive farmers’ fields.
Promotion of Modern & Sustainable Farming Practices
- The programme has successfully bridged the gap between agricultural research and farmers’ fields by imparting practical knowledge on natural & scientific farming, soil health management, low-input cost techniques, multi-cropping, and new technologies (including AI and drone usage in some sessions).
