Union Budget 2026: Modi Govt Showers Farmers with New Schemes, Big Gifts
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News18•01-02-2026, 11:51
Union Budget 2026: Modi Govt Showers Farmers with New Schemes, Big Gifts
- •Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, focusing on a developed India and improving living standards.
- •The budget includes a new scheme for cotton production and promotion of fisheries and animal husbandry.
- •500 Amrit Reservoirs will be created for fish farming, and production of coconut, sandalwood, and cashew will be increased.
- •India's cashew and cocoa will be made global brands, and a multilingual AI tool will be developed for farmers.
- •Farmers had expected increased budgetary allocation, climate-resilient farming initiatives, and reforms in urea subsidy.
Why It Matters: The Union Budget 2026 delivered significant announcements and new schemes aimed at boosting the agricultural sector.
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