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IGrain Director Rahul Chauhan on Union Budget 2026-27
This story was originally published at 13:46 IST on 1 February 2026
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MUMBAI - Rahul Chauhan, director, IGrain, said the following on the Union Budget for 2026-27 (Apr-Mar), presented in the Lok Sabha by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday:
The government needs to place greater emphasis on India's agriculture sector by allocating higher resources to improve productivity and reduce dependence on supplies from other regions. Despite being a major producer, agricultural productivity in India remains among the lowest across most crops, with the exception of rice. Enhanced investment in irrigation, technology, research, and farmer support is essential to bridge this gap. At the same time, higher allocations to the National Oil Mission are necessary to boost domestic oilseed production, cut import dependence, and strengthen overall food and energy security. End
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