Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Agriculture Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, lauded the 2026-27 Union Budget, hailing it as a step towards building a developed India. He emphasized that the budget’s allocation of Rs 1,62,671 crore for agriculture and allied sectors will positively impact Indian farming, making it more robust and self-reliant.
Chouhan highlighted the significant provisions in the budget, including Rs 2,73,108 crore for rural development to drive growth in villages. He also commended the budget’s focus on poverty reduction and the allocation of funds for schemes like ‘Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin)’.
The Union Minister underscored the importance of agricultural education and research, noting the provision of Rs 9,967 crore for these sectors through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. He further mentioned the substantial increase in the budget for rural development, with over Rs 55,600 crore allocated for the Viksit Bharat Gram Yojana.
Chouhan expressed optimism about the budget’s impact on various segments of society, including villages, farmers, young farmers, and women entrepreneurs. He highlighted the opportunities for women, particularly ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ to enhance their income through platforms like SHE-Marts, contributing to the vision of a developed India.
