Separate budget for farmers
Indian National Congress · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 12 Nov 2024
“The Congress party will present a separate Kisan Budget dedicated exclusively to agriculture and allied sectors. This budget will address MSP guarantees, input cost subsidies, crop insurance reform, and cold chain infrastructure. Agriculture will receive the focused policy attention it deserves.”
Our Assessment
highWhile Congress is not in power nationally, separate farm budgets have been presented in Congress-governed states of Karnataka and Telangana. The concept has gained traction and influenced national discourse.
Promise Timeline
Telangana follows with its own Rythu Budget; Congress claims proof of concept for national-level implementation.
View sourceKarnataka presents separate farm budget of Rs 45,000 crore; fulfils state-level promise ahead of schedule.
View sourceCongress manifesto proposes dedicated Kisan Budget as distinct fiscal document for agriculture sector.
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