North News
New Delhi, December 7
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation with farmer associations and leading agricultural economists today in New Delhi, ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26. The meeting focused on understanding the sector’s financial needs, was attended by the Union Minister of State for Finance, Finance Secretary, and officials from the Department of Economic Affairs and the Ministry of Agriculture.
The government invited various farmers and associations for pre-budget discussions, with 11 representatives from farmers’ groups and agricultural economists in attendance. Punjab was represented by Ajay Vir Jakhar, Chairman of Bharat Krishak Samaj, a non-political forum focused on farmers’ welfare.
