Farmers say Budget is disappointing; industry welcomes announcements
Farmers in Coimbatore expressed disappointment with the revised Agricultural Budget, citing a lack of focus on their specific needs. Conversely, the pump manufacturing industry welcomed the government's focus on micro-irrigation and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Why it matters
Reflects the tension between agricultural policy priorities and the competing interests of farmers versus industrial suppliers.
Farmers in Coimbatore district have said that the revised Agricultural Budget presented on Thursday failed to address their requirements.
The Thamizha Vivasaigal Sangham district president, G. Ranganathan, said in a press release that while there were some welcome measures, the Budget was silent on the suggestions given by the farmer associations. The focus is more on agri business rather than agriculture. There is no announcement on having an office in Coimbatore for certifying organic products and the announcement on solar pumps was inadequate, he said.
The Southern India Engineering Manufacturers Association and the Indian Pump Manufacturers Association said the pump industry welcomed the initiatives related to irrigation, improving water-use efficiency and ensuring reliable energy support for agriculture.
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