13 February 2025, New Delhi: The budget allocation for the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) has witnessed a consistent increase over the past decade. According to the data provided by the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Bhagirath Choudhary, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, the budget for DARE has grown significantly despite minor setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Decadal Growth in Budget Allocation
The data examined by Krishak Jagat shows a consistent trend over the last 10 years. The funds allocated to DARE have increased from Rs. 6,144.39 crore in 2014-15 to Rs. 9,504.00 crore in 2023-24 as per the Budget Estimates (BE). This marks an overall increase of Rs. 3,359.61 crore over ten years, translating to a growth of 54.7% since 2014-15.
Examining the last five years, the budget has risen from Rs. 7,800.00 crore in 2018-19 to Rs. 9,504.00 crore in 2023-24, reflecting an increase of Rs. 1,704 crore, or 21.8%.
The detailed funds allocated, revised estimates, and actual expenditure for the period 2014-2023 are as follows:
Year
Budget Estimates (BE)
Revised Estimates (RE)
Actual Expenditure
2014-15
6144.39
4884.00
4840.03
2015-16
6320.00
5586.00
5572.90
2016-17
6620.00
6238.00
5995.21
2017-18
6800.00
6992.00
6989.92
2018-19
7800.00
7952.73
7943.59
2019-20
8078.76
7846.17
7844.98
2020-21
8362.58
7762.38
7685.52
2021-22
8513.62
8513.62
8439.94
2022-23
8513.62
8658.89
8578.17
2023-24
9504.00
9876.60
9804.39
Challenges and Strategic Utilization of Funds
Despite a steady increase in budgetary allocations, DARE faced a slight reduction in Revised Estimates (RE) during 2019-20 and 2020-21 due to financial constraints posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, the department ensured the optimal utilization of available resources and strategically prioritized research activities to continue advancing agricultural innovation.
Over the years, DARE has collaborated with key ministries such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and the Ministry of Science & Technology to implement research projects. This partnership-driven approach has been instrumental in addressing the evolving challenges in the agriculture and allied sectors.
Government’s Focus on Agricultural R&D
The rising trend in budget allocation underscores the government’s focus on fostering agricultural research to enhance productivity and sustainability. With increased financial support, DARE continues to work towards achieving significant breakthroughs in the sector, ensuring the long-term growth and resilience of Indian agriculture.
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