Exclusive: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Vision For Agricultural Prosperity

In an exclusive post-interim Budget 2024-25 interview with Business Today TV, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shares insights on the agricultural and rural sectors, highlighting a significant increase in income. She notes a shifting paradigm in agriculture, with the emergence of new commercial crops such as millets. Farmers are increasingly opting for these crops and accessing better rates through e-commerce markets. Sitharaman underscores the positive impact of government schemes reaching every rural household, encompassing areas like horticulture and fisheries, contributing to the overall prosperity of the rural economy.