The Lok Sabha conducted voting on the Demands for Grants for the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for the financial year 2026-27. The Ministry has been allocated Rs 1,40,529 crore in the Union Budget, showing a 5.4% increase from the previous year. Nearly 93% of this allocation is designated for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, focusing on farmer-centric schemes and initiatives.
Members of Parliament highlighted priorities during the debate, including boosting agricultural productivity, ensuring fair prices for farmers, expanding irrigation networks, and promoting sustainable practices. Challenges such as climate resilience, market linkages, and the need for technological innovation to increase farm incomes were also discussed. The approval of these demands allows the government to implement schemes under the Ministry, emphasizing Parliament’s financial oversight over the agriculture sector.
During the proceedings, reports from the Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare were discussed, covering policy oversight and budgetary aspects of health programs. Additionally, the House deliberated on the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. These discussions and votes are part of the ongoing Budget Session, focusing on financial allocations and legislative reports for governance and sectoral development.
