The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a helpline for farmers to provide complete information about the welfare schemes run by the government. Farmers will no longer need to visit government offices repeatedly to access information about Agriculture Department schemes, as all details will now be available through a single phone call.

Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi, along with Minister of State Baldev Singh Aulakh, inaugurated the Agriculture Department helpline at the Directorate of Agriculture in Lucknow. Farmers across Uttar Pradesh can access the helpline by calling 0522-2317003, from Monday to Friday, between 10 am and 6 pm.

Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi said the objective of the helpline is to ensure that farmers do not have to wander or make repeated visits to obtain scheme-related information. By simply calling from their mobile phones, farmers can receive details about subsidies, schemes, solar pumps, and all other services provided by the department.

Through a single dial, farmers can access information related to the digital agriculture survey and farmer registry. In addition, the helpline provides details about solar pumps, subsidies on agricultural machinery, seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides. By pressing five, callers can specifically access information about the Agriculture Department schemes. Farmers can also obtain guidance on crop production inputs, profitable schemes, new agricultural machinery, research, and innovations—helping them improve agricultural productivity and profitability.