The Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, has drawn sharp criticism from farmers and agricultural experts alike for its letdown of the farming sector. In the backdrop of the massive crisis faced by the farming community and the resulting discontent, this budget is nothing less than a disappointment. The Modi government seems to have learned no lessons from its downsized election results and has ignored the pressing needs of the rural community, especially in delivering promises that are now at least a decade old. Instead of addressing the challenges faced by farmers, the budget reads as a narrative of neglect and indifference.
