The Agriculture Ministry informed the Rajya Sabha that over 10.18 crore Farmer IDs have been created nationwide to streamline subsidy transfers, crop insurance, MSP procurement, credit access and disaster relief. Uttar Pradesh accounts for the highest number with over 2.43 crore IDs
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget, farmers across India seek higher MSP, better insurance, improved irrigation and wider market access. Farmer groups have raised concerns over falling subsidies and rising costs
