On May 9, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in the presence of World Bank President Ajay Banga, launched two transformative initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and promoting digital skill development across the state. These World Bank-supported schemes target the twin goals of enhancing rural productivity and preparing the youth for a digital future, contributing to UP’s vision of becoming a $1 trillion economy.
Key Details
- UP AGREES (Uttar Pradesh Accelerated Growth through Resilient, Equitable and Sustainable Agriculture)
- Focus: Agricultural innovation in 28 districts across Bundelkhand and Purvanchal
Goals
- Promote technology-driven farming
- Improve agricultural productivity
- Empower farmers with climate-resilient practices
AI Pragya
- Objective: Train 10 lakh youth in AI and digital technologies
- Focus Areas: Government services, education, healthcare, and agriculture
- Goal: Build a robust AI talent base across UP
