Union Budget 2026: Farmers Eye KCC Limit Hike, Kisan Samman Nidhi Boost

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget on February 1, with farmers expecting significant relief.
• Anticipation for an increase in the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loan limit, currently at ₹3 lakh, which has not been revised for a long time.
• Farmers also hope for an increase in the annual ₹6,000 Kisan Samman Nidhi amount, paid in three installments.
• The budget is expected to boost allocation for agriculture and rural development to support the goal of doubling farmers' income.
• Increased agricultural allocation would fund high-yielding seeds, storage, credit, and rural infrastructure, positively impacting the economy.

Why It Matters: Farmers anticipate higher Kisan Credit Card limits and increased Kisan Samman Nidhi in the upcoming Union Budget.