Union Budget 2025: Everything You Need To Know About Food Security And Agriculture

India is one of the most significant exporters of grains like rice, wheat, and an array of spices, and the agriculture sector was one of the main focus points of the Union Budget 2025. Recognising agriculture as “The first engine of growth,” Nirmala Sitharaman introduced many schemes, such as Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana and setting up a Makhana Board in Bihar. Also, to make India an independent producer of pulses, the Finance Minister introduced six-year missions. Read on to dive deeper into the new reforms in the F&B industry as per the Union Budget 2025.

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Targeting 100 agricultural districts with a low yield, Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has been established to maximise productivity. As per the Union Budget 2025, this scheme will benefit more than a crore farmers by improving their agricultural yield with better infrastructure and access to diverse crops.

Horticulture

Adding to Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, a budget of ₹500 crore for fruits and vegetables has been issued for staple varieties. As per the National Mission on High-Yielding Seeds, the focus will also be on the development of seeds that are more resistant to pests and have a higher yield.

Makhana Board In Bihar

Makhana, also known as fox nuts, is a superfood thanks to its immense nutritional value. For better production, processing, and marketing, the board has been set in Bihar, aiming to provide India with a continuous supply of the millet.

Aatmanirbharta In Pulses

Pulses, aka dal, is one of the most common meals prepared in an Indian household. To make India a self-sufficient producer of pulses, the Union Budget 2025 has launched an Aatmanirbharta in Pulses mission to expand the production of urad dal, toor dal, moong dal, masoor dal, and so on.

Seafood

Since India is the second-largest producer of seafood in the world, with exports worth ₹60,000 crore, the next fiscal year will also focus on a better framework. Largely focusing on Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshwadeep, developing aquaculture would also be a priority.