Union Budget 2026: Agri Ministry allocation up 2.6%; farm outfits say FM ignored their demands
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a ₹1.30 lakh crore budget for the agriculture sector in 2026-27, an increase of approximately 2.6% from the previous year's allocation. The Agriculture Ministry received an additional ₹3,000 crore, while the Fertiliser Ministry saw a significant boost to its allocation. However, farmers organizations criticized the budget for failing to address critical demands such as statutory minimum support price and farm debt relief. The budget also included funding for high-value crops, AI tools, and food subsidies.
1 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Finance Minister proposed a ₹1.30 lakh crore budget for agriculture in 2026-27, marking a 2.6% increase from the previous year.
— The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026 allocates increased funding to strengthen the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors through various schemes.
2 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, focuses on technology-driven reforms and trade facilitation to enhance India's attractiveness as an investment destination.
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