Budget 2026: Farmers seek relief and policy support

Budget 2026: Farmers seek relief and policy support
Despite the government supporting its farmers through MSP, affordable insurance cover, subsidies, and direct income transfers, small and marginal farmers owning less than 2 hectares, who comprise over 80 per cent of India’s farmers, face unique vulnerabilities. ​The way forward may lie in broader policy changes rather than dole-outs. India’s farmers now wait for Sunday’s budget pledges. ​