Budget 2023: Marginal farmers better off with PMKISAN but rural mandis key for growth, says Siraj Hussain

Agriculture as a sector has been the biggest point of debate and attention for political parties. A year away from general elections, will Budget 2023 help improve the situation of the food growers at a time the world fears food crisis due to Ukraine-Russia crisis. Siraj Hussain, former secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, helps understand how the situation of the small and marginal farmers can be improved.