Budget 2025 expectations: Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM Sitharaman

During a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, farmer representatives urged the government to reduce agricultural loan interest rates to 1%, double PM-KISAN support, and implement zero-premium crop insurance. Key proposals included GST exemptions, a Rs 1,000 crore annual investment in select crops, MSP reviews, and constitutional reforms, with a focus on boosting productivity and farmer welfare.