Agri extension expert seeks slashing of GST rates for farm sector to retain farmers in agriculture and ensure food security

By The Hindu Staff

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Agri extension expert seeks slashing of GST rates for farm sector to retain farmers in agriculture and ensure food security — Photo credit: The Hindu

K. Narayana Gowda has written a letter to the Chief Minister, demanding a reduction in GST rates for the farming sector, as it is essential to retain farmers in the sector and to ensure the country’s food security. | Photo Credit: File Photo

Ahead of the GST Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Delhi, the president of the International Society of Extension Education and former Vice-Chancellor of UAS-B, K. Narayana Gowda, has demanded a reduction in GST rates for the farming sector on the grounds that it is essential to retain farmers in the sector and to ensure the country’s food security. He argued that it has become more relevant now due to the drought.

Dr. Gowda has written to Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, appealing to him to seek a reduction in rates when he attends the GST Council meeting.

Originally published by The Hindu on Oct 6, 2026 Read the full article at thehindu.com

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