Unnat Krishi Mahotsav concludes in Raisen; task force for 'seed-to-market' roadmap announced
The national-level agricultural fair 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' concluded in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on 13 April 2026, with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announcing a task force to implement the 'seed-to-market' roadmap and Nitin Gadkari agreeing in principle to the Raisen Ring Road project.
Summary
The national-level agricultural fair 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' concluded in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, on 13 April 2026, in the presence of Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Chouhan said a task force will be constituted to implement the 'seed-to-market' agricultural roadmap on the ground. Gadkari agreed in principle to take forward the Raisen Ring Road/Eastern Bypass, including preparation of a Detailed Project Report with land acquisition by the state government, and supported beautification of bridges. Gadkari said farmers will increasingly become providers of energy, fuel, aviation fuel, bitumen and hydrogen, and urged the use of AI, drones and nano urea, water conservation, and investment in dairy, fisheries, processing and cold storage.
Key facts
- Event
- Unnat Krishi Mahotsav (national-level agricultural fair)
- Place / date
- Raisen, Madhya Pradesh; concluded 13 April 2026
- Roadmap
- Seed-to-market; task force to implement (Chouhan)
- Road project
- Raisen Ring Road/Eastern Bypass agreed in principle; DPR to be prepared
- Themes
- AI, drones, nano urea; water conservation; dairy, fisheries, processing
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The national-level agricultural fair 'Unnat Krishi Mahotsav' concluded on 13 April 2026 in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Raisen
The Mahotsav concluded in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.
At the close of the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced a task force to implement which roadmap?
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Correct answer: B — Seed-to-market roadmap
Chouhan said a task force will be constituted to implement the 'seed-to-market' roadmap.