Following the presentation of the Union Budget 2024, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait expressed strong criticism, arguing that the budget will not provide tangible benefits to farmers. According to Tikait, while the budget may appear favorable on paper, it lacks provisions that address the real needs of farmers. He highlighted concerns about the benefits promised by the budget and emphasized that practical support for farmers is lacking.
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- Rakesh Tikait criticized the Union Budget 2024, stating it won’t benefit farmers on the ground.
- Tikait argued that the budget might seem good on paper but fails to address real farmer needs.
- He pointed out that companies offering organic farming training will benefit, not the farmers themselves.
- Tikait called for the government to provide free electricity and water to farmers.
- He suggested that the government should pay crop prices, offer cheap fertilizers, and reduce GST on farming equipment.
- Tikait raised concerns about landless women involved in milk production and their lack of provisions.
- He noted that milk prices have dropped over the past year, worsening the situation for milk producers.
- Tikait questioned the government’s efforts to support factory laborers and rural health.
- On natural farming plans, Tikait criticized the focus on companies and NGOs teaching practices already used by farmers.
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2024 outlined nine key priorities including agriculture, employment, social justice, and infrastructure.
