The measures being taken under the first-ever agriculture budget presented in Rajasthan this year have helped out the farmers with a mission mode adopted for 11 thematic areas. The small and marginal farmers have benefited from subsidies for solar pumps and farm ponds, while drip irrigation has been promoted as a long-term solution in the arid regions.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had presented the agriculture budget for 2022-23 in the Assembly in February this year with the expectation to gain the support of farmers discontented with the Centre’s agricultural policies and consolidate their support for his government. A provision of ₹5,000 crore for Krishak Sathi Yojana was made in the budget.
Reviewing the progress of budgetary actions, Mr. Gehlot said all the announcements would be implemented to extend the benefits to farmers with the emphasis on innovations for the cultivators. The budget has especially promoted drip and sprinkler irrigation systems in view of scarcity of water in the State.
