Rs 10K cr for fisheries, animal husbandry development a big boost in Budget 2018: Ajay Kakra

Ajay Kakra, Leader - Food and Agriculture, PwC India

"Budgetary allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for developing fisheries, animal husbandry can give the necessary boost to these sectors. Further focus on developing horticulture cluster, organic farming and move to boost export through mega food parks can help in better linkage of farmers to the processors," said Ajay Kakra, Leader - Food and Agriculture, PwC India.

"The continued focus on agricultural sector reform is appreciated, especially the government's effort to integrate rural haats to the eNam and increasing the purview of MSP for comprehensive coverage of agri commodities .The farmers can look forward to better price realisation now. "