Farmer Union Demands GST Exemption and Doubling of PM-Kisan Benefits Ahead of Budget 2025-26

Ahead of the 2025-26 budget, farmer unions have demanded a GST exemption on essential agricultural inputs and a doubling of benefits under the PM-Kisan scheme. The farmers argue that high GST rates on fertilizers, pesticides, and other farming essentials are adding to their financial burden. They also seek a revision of the PM-Kisan scheme to increase the direct financial assistance to farmers. The unions assert that such measures are necessary to alleviate the economic hardships faced by farmers, especially those in rural and less-developed areas. They hope that the government will prioritize these demands in the upcoming budget to provide much-needed relief and support to the agricultural community in India.