Finance Minister's Pre-Budget Meeting Highlights Agriculture, Rural Development, and Solar Energy for Farmers' Income Boost.

The Finance Minister conducted the first pre-budget consultation focusing on agricultural and rural development, emphasizing the government's priority on boosting economic and social infrastructure in rural areas. Key topics included eradicating unemployment and poverty through agriculture and allied sectors, promoting start-ups, and addressing regional needs. Discussions included enhancing agricultural research, rural development, food processing, and leveraging solar energy as a supplementary income source for farmers. Suggestions also covered GST issues, organic manure usage, and investment in micro-irrigation. Representatives from various agricultural and rural sectors participated, offering insights to improve market access and investment in agriculture.