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Agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds key discussion with FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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Wednesday, 14 January, 2026, 15 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant high-level interaction aimed at strengthening policy coordination, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi to review priority sectors and discuss strategies for accelerating economic growth and inclusive development.
The meeting, held at the Ministry of Finance, underscored the government’s ongoing efforts to align fiscal and sectoral priorities in the run-up to the Union Budget and formulate robust implementation mechanisms for key programmes. Chouhan briefed the Finance Minister on several developmental initiatives in his portfolio, with a focus on bolstering rural livelihoods, food security, and agro-based sectors.
During the discussions, both leaders emphasised the importance of enhanced budgetary support for schemes that improve agricultural productivity, strengthen infrastructure, and create sustainable employment opportunities in rural India. They also reviewed progress on flagship programmes aimed at improving supply chains, promoting agro-processing, and expanding market access for farmers and food producers.
Chouhan highlighted the need for targeted interventions in key agricultural value chains to enhance competitiveness and reduce post-harvest losses, which are critical for ensuring better returns for farmers. He also underscored the role of credit flow and fiscal incentives in catalysing investment in farm-linked industries and startups.
Sitharaman acknowledged the progress made so far and assured continued support for initiatives that drive inclusive growth, particularly those benefiting small and marginal farmers, rural entrepreneurs, and the food processing ecosystem. Stressing the government’s commitment to balanced economic development, the Finance Minister affirmed that the upcoming fiscal framework will reflect these priorities.
The interaction reflects the government’s focus on strengthening inter-ministerial coordination, leveraging fiscal instruments for development impact, and building synergies between financial planning and ground-level implementation of agriculture and rural development goals.
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