Economic Survey 2025-26: Agriculture emerges as the backbone of Viksit Bharat, powering growth, jobs and rural prosperityThe Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights agriculture as the backbone of Viksit Bharat, with strong growth driven by allied sectors, record food grain output, and rapid expansion in horticulture, boosting farm incomes and strengthening rural livelihoods. Agriculture at the Core of Viksit BharatNew Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025–26 places agriculture at the heart of India’s long-term vision of Viksit Bharat. It highlights that the sector is not only ensuring food security but is also playing a critical role in driving inclusive economic growth and improving the livelihoods of millions of rural households. Allied Sectors Driving Farm IncomesThe Survey underlines that livestock, fisheries, and aquaculture have emerged as major growth engines. Budget Session 2026 Begins: PM Modi calls for accelerated reforms and solution-driven governanceThe Economic Survey concludes that agriculture will remain central to India’s development journey.