Union Budget 2026: Tech ‘vistaar’ for farmers to boost income and take better decisions
Another budget, another byte-sized promise for the backbone of the economy! 'Tech vistaar' for farmers sounds less like a revolution and more like my grandpa trying to figure out TikTok – noble intentions, potentially confusing execution, but hey, at least the drones won't ask for chai. Let's just hope this digital harvest actually sprouts better yields and not just more spreadsheets for bureaucrats, because frankly, our farmers deserve more than just an app with a fancy name.
Indeed, this emphasis on technological expansion isn't just a whimsical fancy; it's a strategic move outlined within the government's broader roadmap to fulfill its 'kartavya' – a duty to uplift the agricultural sector. The stated goal is to implement 'targeted efforts' that leverage technology, from AI-driven crop advisories to advanced market linkages, all aimed at demonstrably increasing farmers' income and empowering them with data-backed decision-making capabilities, ensuring sustainable growth and resilience against market volatilities.
