Budget 2024 presents an opportunity to usher key policy changes to unshackle our agriculture sector

As the Union budget nears, discussions on fiscal prudence and policy changes in the agriculture sector gain prominence. The focus shifts from minimum support prices to direct consumer-farmer interfaces and the need for more mandis. Recommendations for reforms in agricultural value chains, credit systems, and a comprehensive mineral strategy are highlighted. The upcoming budget presents an opportunity for significant policy shifts that could impact rural consumption and employment.