{
  "id": 7840913,
  "title": "Uttar Pradesh: Kisan Karwan 2.0 Begins In Gorakhpur, Over 1,300 Farmers Discuss Agriculture Technology & Innovation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/uttar-pradesh-kisan-karwan-2-0-begins-in-gorakhpur-over-1-300-farmers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:11:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/uttar-pradesh-kisan-karwan-20-begins-in-gorakhpur-over-1300-farmers-discuss-agriculture-technology-innovation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gorakhpur, September 16 - The Kisan Karwan 2.0 commenced in Gorakhpur, gathering over 1,300 farmers to discuss modern agriculture technology and innovation. The event, organized by the Yogi government and Kisan Tak, aimed to highlight agricultural sector concerns in Uttar Pradesh. Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi presided over the inaugural program at Yogiraj Gambhir Nath Auditorium, with Division Commissioner Indra Vikram Singh as the guest of honor. The session featured three panel discussions on Kala Namak rice, sugarcane cultivation, and agricultural technology, where experts and progressive farmers shared insights on emerging agricultural opportunities. Folk singer Manoj Mihir inaugurated the event, while magician Salman performed for the audience. The minister provided updates on various state initiatives and schemes benefiting farmers. Ten Krishi Veers were recognized for their contributions, including Deepak Kushwaha, Avinash Kumar, and Raju Singh, who is associated with farmer producer organizations and honey production. A new sugarcane variety was unveiled in Agya Ram Verma's name, and a 20-member Kisan Parishad was established, comprising figures like Harishankar Rai, Sanjay Singh, and Ram Chet Chaudhary. The next Kisan Karwan 2.0 event is set for September 24 in Jhansi, with participation from Bundelkhand region farmers and agricultural experts.",
  "summary": "Gorakhpur, September 16: Kisan Karwan 2.0 has been launched with the support of the Yogi government and Kisan Tak with the objective of strengthening dialogue with farmers and bringing issues related to the agricultural sector to the forefront in Uttar Pradesh. The first Kisan Mahasammelan was organised on Wednesday at Yogiraj Gambhir Nath Auditorium in Gorakhpur. Agriculture Minister Surya…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}