In a statement Sunday, the BKS said that the Budget fails to live up to the government’s pro-farmer intentions.
It urged the Opposition as well as the government to amend the Budget to include farmer-friendly demands keeping the interests of the entire farming community in mind. “The Budget does not reflect the government’s promises.”
The organisation pointed out that the Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, which was started in 2018 under which Rs 6000 is provided to farmers, is a good initiative but added that it demanded that the amount should be increased, something which has not been done.
“This is a matter of concern and while the intentions of the government might be good but the Budget doesn’t reflect that,” BKS all-India general secretary Mohini Mohan Mishra told ThePrint.
“The problems of small farmers, the high GST on agricultural machinery, the lack of promotion of schemes like Kisan Samman Nidhi, the failure to implement the announced increase in the KCC (Kisan Credit Card) limit to Rs 5 lakh, and the lack of incentives for farmers practicing natural farming through DBT for making their own organic fertilizers, despite the declared goal of promoting natural farming, are matters of concern.”
He raised concern over the statement in the past (read, the welfare of the farmers) not getting reflected in the Budget.
“There is no provision in the Budget for monitoring and controlling the level of chemical residues in all crops across the country to support natural farming. Overall, what the government says is not reflected in the Budget.”
Another Sangh affiliate, the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), too, expressed dissatisfaction and strong resentment over the continued neglect of core labour and social security demands. “Without enhancing the ceiling limits for PF, ESI and bonus, the workers will not be covered under the social security net,” it said in a statement.
“The complete absence of any enhancement in honorarium for Scheme Workers such as Anganwadi, ASHA and Mid-Day Meal Workers is deeply disappointing. The long-standing demand to recognise them as workers and ensure minimum wages and comprehensive social security has once again been ignored, reflecting a serious disregard for women workers at the grassroots.”
“BMS has critically examined the Union Budget 2026–27 presented today in the Lok Sabha. Though this Budget—presented on a Sunday for the first time—projects the Government of India’s intent to accelerate economic growth through infrastructure expansion, industrial development and large-scale skilling, it has failed to address the most urgent livelihood and social security concerns of the working class,” the labour union said, terming it the “most disappointing Budget”.
Meanwhile, Mishra said that the BKS is of the view that while some aspects are farmer-friendly, the Sangh demands that during the Budget discussion, the government and the Opposition should engage in positive discussions, keeping the interests of the entire farming community in mind, and amend the Budget to include farmer-friendly demands.
“This is the expectation of the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh,” he said.
The BKS appreciated some aspects of the budget and termed the provisions for 500 Amrit Sarovars, strengthening fisheries in coastal areas, and supporting entrepreneurship in the animal husbandry sector as positive steps.
“Promoting high-value crops like coconut, cashew, cocoa, and sandalwood under the crop diversification scheme, along with establishing e-marts to empower rural women’s groups, are also good initiatives. The extension plan to provide information to farmers through ICAR needs further examination,” it added.
(Edited by Tony Rai)
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