Strong Focus on Farmer Welfare in State Budget 2026–27

Jaipur, February 2026 : Farmer-friendly initiatives led by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma have significantly boosted prosperity in Rajasthan’s agriculture sector. Focused efforts to increase farm incomes, enhance productivity, ensure fair crop prices, strengthen irrigation infrastructure, promote food processing, and improve agricultural marketing systems are yielding positive results. In this direction, several decisive and far-reaching provisions have been included in the State Budget 2026–27, positioning Rajasthan as a leading agricultural state in the country.

The Budget 2026–27 provides a record ₹1,19,408.11 crore for agriculture and allied sectors—a 7.59% increase over the previous year—reflecting the government’s sensitivity toward farmers. Under the interest-free short-term crop loan distribution scheme, loans worth ₹25,000 crore will be provided to over 35 lakh farmers, with the state spending ₹800 crore on interest subsidy. Additionally, ₹590 crore in long-term cooperative agricultural and non-farming sector loans will be extended at a 5% interest subsidy, benefiting about 26,000 farmers and small entrepreneurs.

Over ₹585 crore subsidy for diggies, pipelines, and farm ponds

Special attention has been given to basic farm needs. About ₹160 crore in subsidies will support agricultural machinery for nearly 50,000 farmers, along with the establishment of 500 Custom Hiring Centres. In the coming year, subsidies exceeding ₹585 crore will fund 8,000 diggies, 15,000 km of irrigation pipelines, and 36,000 farm ponds over two years—benefiting more than 80,000 farmers. To protect crops from blue bulls and wild animals, ₹228 crore will support 20,000 km of fencing for 50,000 farmers, and the minimum number of farmers required for community fencing has been reduced from 10 to 7.

Vermi-compost units in 3,496 gram panchayats

To promote improved seeds, bio-agents, and minor millets, mini-kits will be distributed to 5 lakh farmers (moong), 1 lakh (moth), and 1 lakh (jowar, bajra, berseem). Seeds for pulses and oilseeds will reach over 2.5 lakh farmers. The budget also provides for phased establishment of vermi-compost units in 3,496 gram panchayats (population above 5,000), with ₹270+ crore earmarked in the first phase covering 2,098 panchayats.

‘Raj Agriculture Information & Management System’ to mitigate climate risks

Under the Digital Agriculture Mission, the Raj Agriculture Information and Management System will be developed using AI/ML, GIS, remote sensing, and satellite imagery to support climate-risk mitigation, weather-based sowing, and crop health monitoring. To give Rajasthan’s unique agri-products national and global recognition, Mission Raj Gift will be launched.

₹700 crore subsidy for dairy farmers

To strengthen the dairy economy, the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund has been doubled from ₹1,000 crore to ₹2,000 crore. Expansion of Saras outlets is planned across NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and other states. Under the Chief Minister Dairy Producer Support Scheme, ₹700 crore will benefit 5 lakh livestock rearers. By 2047, milk processing capacity is targeted at 200 lakh litres/day, with one lakh milk and dairy product outlets.

Livestock GVA at ₹2.17 lakh crore; pulses output surges

According to the Economic Review 2025–26, agriculture and allied sectors contribute 25.74% to the state’s Gross State Value Added (GSVA). The livestock sector’s GSVA stands at ₹2.17 lakh crore, accounting for 49.35% of agri-allied GSVA. Kharif pulses output is estimated at 20.50 lakh metric tonnes (↑ 2.34%), while Rabi pulses are projected at 26.61 lakh metric tonnes (↑ 22.34%). Under the Chief Minister Seed Self-Reliance Scheme, nearly 99% of the target seed quantity was distributed in 2025–26, along with 31.5 lakh free mini-kits of new crop varieties.

₹6,206 crore paid under PM Crop Insurance Scheme

Under the Chief Minister Mangala Livestock Insurance Scheme, 10.63 lakh animals and 5.54 lakh families have benefited, with 100% premium borne by the state for indigenous livestock and a 42-lakh-animal coverage target for 2025–26. By December 2025, 1.12 lakh milk producers were insured under the Raj Saras Security Shield scheme. Women self-help groups received 3% interest subsidy to purchase 1,070 agricultural drones under the Namo Drone Didi Scheme. Farmers have received ₹6,206 crore in insurance claim payouts under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.