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Agriculture
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Declares State India's Food Basket at Soy Conclave in Indore
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 12:46 AM
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Addressing the Soy Conclave in Indore, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said Madhya Pradesh is emerging as the country's food basket, contributing 45% of India's soybean output and leading agriculture‑based industries.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav addressed the Soy Conclave held in Indore, where he highlighted Madhya Pradesh's strides in soybean production and agro‑industrial development. He emphasized that the state is rapidly becoming a key contributor to the nation's food security.
He stated that Madhya Pradesh accounts for nearly 45 percent of India's total soybean output, making it the leading producer in the country. This share underscores the state's pivotal role in the soybean value chain.
The CM further noted that the government is promoting agriculture‑based industries to boost processing, value addition and export of soy products, aiming to position Madhya Pradesh as India's food basket.
The Soy Conclave brought together farmers, industry experts, policymakers and traders to discuss technological advancements, market linkages and sustainable practices for the soy sector.
He stated that Madhya Pradesh accounts for nearly 45 percent of India's total soybean output, making it the leading producer in the country. This share underscores the state's pivotal role in the soybean value chain.
The CM further noted that the government is promoting agriculture‑based industries to boost processing, value addition and export of soy products, aiming to position Madhya Pradesh as India's food basket.
The Soy Conclave brought together farmers, industry experts, policymakers and traders to discuss technological advancements, market linkages and sustainable practices for the soy sector.