Post Budget Reaction: Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia

The Union Budget 2025’s strong emphasis on the agriculture sector is a transformative step towards a brighter future for Indian farmers

This strategic focus on crop diversification, improved irrigation, and better credit availability is essential for the sustainable growth of our agriculture sector.

Furthermore, the comprehensive programme for fruits and vegetables, aimed at promoting production, supplies, processing, and better remunerative prices, is a forward-thinking move that will benefit both farmers and consumers, while taking the country towards a better nutritional future.

Special focus on targeting 100 districts with low productivity, is a radical initiative that will significantly enhance agricultural productivity and support 1.7 crore farmers. The emphasis on empowering rural women, young farmers, and marginal farmers underscores the government’s dedication to inclusive growth and sustainable development in agriculture. By focusing on empowering farmers through these initiatives, the government is laying the foundation for a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector.

Overall, the budget’s focus on innovation, investment, and sustainability in agriculture is a bold move that will undoubtedly lead to a thriving and self-reliant agricultural future for India