The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare organized the Post-Budget Webinar on "Agriculture and Rural Prosperity" focusing on the effective implementation of key announcements on Agriculture and allied sectors of the Union Budget 2025-26.The post budget webinar aimed to engage stakeholders in a focused discussion and strategizing the effective implementation of the 2025 Budget announcements. The webinar comprised of deliberations on 10 thematic sessions focusing on various aspects of agricultural and rural development in view of Budget announcement 2025-26.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the post-budget webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity today via video-conferencing. Emphasizing the importance of participation in the post-budget webinar, PM highlighted that this year's budget is the first full budget of the Government's third term, showcasing continuity in policies and a new expansion of the vision for Viksit Bharat. He acknowledged the valuable inputs and suggestions from all stakeholders before the budget, which were very helpful. He stressed that the role of stakeholders has become even more crucial in making this budget more effective.

The Prime Minister urged everyone to discuss how to make the ongoing schemes more effective. He expressed confidence that positive results will be achieved with their suggestions and contributions. He concluded by stating that active participation from everyone will empower villages and enrich rural families. He expressed confidence that the webinar will help ensure swift implementation of the schemes of the budget. He urged all the stakeholders involved to work in unison to achieve the targets of the budget.

The sessions witnessed participation of Ministers of respective ministries, senior government officials, subject matter experts, industry leaders, bankers, FPOs and other related stakeholders. The deliberation on thematic areas were focussed on budget announcement related to agriculture and allied sectors which included Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana; Enhancing Credit through Kisan Credit Card; Building Rural Resilience and Prosperity; Atmanirbharata in Pulses; Production Comprehensive Programme for Vegetables & Fruits; National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds; Mission for Cotton Productivity; India Post as a Catalyst for the Rural Economy; Framework for Harnessing Fisheries Resources in EEZ & High Seas and Support to NCDC.

The Secretaries of respective Ministries/ department presented the recommendations on the respective sub-themes of the webinar before Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development and other dignitaries.

Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan appreciated the efforts of the Secretaries of the respective Ministries/Departments and all the members of sub-committees for in-depth deliberations. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the recommendations would facilitate to chalk out a road map for robust and speedy implementation of budget announcement 2025-26 related to agriculture and allied sectors for holistic development of agriculture and rural prosperity. He further said that agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy and the country is stepping forward in its transformation into a unique food basket of the world. Union  Minister Shri Chouhan further emphasized that the consolidated recommendation of each of the sub-themes would facilitate agriculture development and rural prosperity to fulfil the vision of Prime Minister of self-reliance and ‘Viksit Bharat'.

The Ministry is committed to foster active involvement of the stakeholders to ensure timely implementation of reforms for the overall prosperity of farmers and rural communities.

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