Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for detailed discussions ahead of the upcoming budget. Chouhan expressed optimism that the budget for the financial year 2026–27 would play a crucial role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Prosperous Farmers, Empowered Villages.’
During his interactions, Chouhan engaged with various stakeholders, including farmers, experts, Self-Help Groups, and rural industries, to gather insights and recommendations on agriculture and rural development. These inputs were consolidated into a comprehensive set of suggestions that Chouhan presented to the Finance Minister.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to enhancing rural prosperity under PM Modi’s leadership, Chouhan emphasized that the forthcoming Union Budget would be favorable for farmers and rural communities. Additionally, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that FM Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, despite it falling on a Sunday this year.
The Budget Session of Parliament is set to commence on January 28 and will run until April 2, with Sitharaman slated to kick off the budget presentation at 11 a.m. on February 1. The clarification from the Lok Sabha Speaker resolves any uncertainty regarding the budget presentation date due to it coinciding with a weekend.
