It might also move towards lowering the GST on farm equipment though, decisions on GST is usually taken by the Council and are outside the domain of the Union Budget.
Adequate funding for the agriculture and rural sector also lifts the overall economy and drives consumption growth.
However, critics say that so far, the Modi government in its third term, despite having a highly dynamic and experienced minister at the helm, has resisted from making any bold or path-breaking initiatives for the farm sector.
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