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Akhilesh Yadav unveils 24 hour sugarcane farmer payments and loan waivers ahead of 2027

Politics
Published on 25 April 2026
Akhilesh Yadav unveils 24 hour sugarcane farmer payments and loan waivers ahead of 2027

A 15000 crore revolving fund aimed at instant payouts

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has promised sugarcane farmers 24-hour payment turnaround if his party wins in 2027. His plan includes loan waivers, crop insurance, free irrigation and assured minimum support prices, supported by a proposed Rs 15,000 crore farmer revolving fund. He also targets smart villages and organic farming to boost livelihoods.

  • Akhilesh Yadav promises sugarcane farmers payments within 24 hours
  • Plan includes loan waivers, crop insurance, free irrigation and MSP assurance
  • Rs 15,000 crore farmer revolving fund to speed up payouts
  • Smart villages and organic farming are part of the livelihood push
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