Karnataka budget focuses on eco-friendly agriculture, boosts millet cultivation
Karnataka's new budget is all about making agriculture more eco-friendly.
The government is rolling out programs to boost soil health, like Vasudhamruta, which aims to improve soil quality over three years, and helping farmers switch to natural pest control with the Sasya Sanjeevini scheme.
Millets are getting a spotlight too, with extra support for their cultivation.
Upgrading farmer info centers and investing in post-harvest processes
The Millet Hub will be developed into a self-sustaining, single-window facility providing technical assistance and market linkages to farmers and agri-entrepreneurs.
The state plans to upgrade Raitha Kare Kendra using AI so farmers can get quick, reliable information on weather and markets.
Plus, there's a big push for smarter irrigation methods like Alternate Wetting and Drying in paddy fields to save water, along with a ₹100 crore investment in post-harvest processes through the Chief Minister's Krishi Vistara scheme, so farmers can earn more from their crops.