The governmentβs fiscal health is closely tied to its spending on essential social safety nets, such as agricultural subsidies, rural employment programs, and direct farmer transfers
Indiaβs crop nutrition market is experiencing rising demand for micronutrients, specialty fertilizers, and sustainable biological inputs, driven by soil depletion and evolving farming practices
With coordinated publicβprivate action, India can not only feed its vast domestic demand but also emerge as a global leader in livestock productivity and animalβderived products
The question before policymakers, however, is not one of intent or aggregate spending, but of whether budgetary choices are aligned with the sectorβs structural needs
The key challenge now is to ensure the transition includes and supports strong R&D, responsive policies, accessible technology, and timely support for farmers
Indiaβs demand for carrageenan, a natural substance extracted from seaweeds and widely used in food processing, is projected to grow faster than in many mature markets in Europe and the United States