Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package: FM announces setting up of Rs 1 lakh cr agri fund for farm-gate infrastructure
4 years, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman on Economic Package: FM announces setting up of Rs 1 lakh cr agri fund for farm-gate infrastructure

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced setting up of a Rs 1 lakh crore agri infrastructure fund for farm-gate infrastructure In a move to strenghten infrastructure in agriculture, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced setting up of a Rs 1 lakh crore agri infrastructure fund for farm-gate infrastructure. 1 lakh crore will be provided for funding Agriculture Infrastructure Projects at farm-gate & aggregation points#AatmaNirbharDesh #AatmanirbharBharat pic.twitter.com/I6XsQI6EE9 — PIB India May 15, 2020 She also announced a Rs 10,000 crore scheme for formalisation of micro food enterprises. Addressing the media, Sitharaman said that financing facility of Rs 1 lakh crore will be provided for funding in agriculture infrastructure projects at the farm-gate and aggregation points such as primary agricultural cooperative societies, farmer producer organisations and agriculture entrepreneurs, among others. Observing the lack of adequate cold chain and post harvest management infrastructure in the vicinity of farm gate causes gaps in value chains, Sitharaman said that the fund will be created immediately.

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PM Modi calls agriculture key to development; highlights rural prosperity, investment in farmers
2 weeks, 4 days ago

PM Modi calls agriculture key to development; highlights rural prosperity, investment in farmers

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: ‘India considers agriculture as the first engine of development and giving farmers a place of pride’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Saturday, while participating a post-Budget Webinar on agriculture and rural prosperity. Outlining his government’s priorities in governance, he said that the government is working towards two big goals simultaneously, the development of agriculture sector and the …

Andhra govt. pegs agriculture budget for 2025-26 at ₹48,341.14 crore
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Andhra govt. pegs agriculture budget for 2025-26 at ₹48,341.14 crore

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu presented a ₹48,341.14 crore budget for the agriculture and allied sectors for FY 2025 - 26 in the Legislative Assembly on Friday with the highest allocation of ₹12,903.41 crore for the maintenance of irrigation projects. Andhra Pradesh Budget updates: State Govt presents ₹3.2 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26 ₹12,773.25 crore was allocated for nine-hour free power …

Modi to distribute 19th tranche of PM-Kisan in Bihar on February 24
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Modi to distribute 19th tranche of PM-Kisan in Bihar on February 24

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the latest tranche of PM Kisan, a cash-transfer programme for farmers, in Bhagalpur district of Bihar on February 24 where he will also launch several projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will spend a day in Bihar –– where polls are due later this year –– where he will address a rally and release the …

PM to release 19th instalment of Kisan Nidhi from Bihar
3 weeks, 4 days ago

PM to release 19th instalment of Kisan Nidhi from Bihar

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi on February 24 at a function to be held at Bhagalpur in Bihar. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told reporters on Friday that in the 18th installment, farmers received about ₹20,665 crore. Mr. Chouhan said farmers’ welfare was the top priority of the Narendra …

Union Home Minister assures of releasing funds for Upper Bhadra Project at earliest: Govind M Karjol
1 month, 1 week ago

Union Home Minister assures of releasing funds for Upper Bhadra Project at earliest: Govind M Karjol

New Indian Express  

CHITRADURGA: Former Deputy Chief Minister and MP Govind M Karjol on Tuesday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured of getting the central grants for the ambitious Upper Bhadra Project released at the earliest. Speaking to TNIE over the phone, Karjol said, "I met Union Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah in his office at Parliament House New …

Centre trying to make India food basket of the world: Sitharaman
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre trying to make India food basket of the world: Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting her eighth budget in Parliament on Saturday, said the Centre is trying to make the country a food basket of the world. The allocation for the Food and Public Distribution Ministry increased to ₹2,11,406.37 crore from ₹2,05,474.97 crore in 2024-25 revised estimates. For the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the allocation in this …

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure
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Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major allocation of ₹1.5 lakh crore for 50 years interest free loans to the state governments for boosting capital expenditure and development of infrastructure across the country. With this, The central government aims to empower states to make substantial capital expenditures without the immediate cost of interest payments …

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs

Hindustan Times  

To ramp up urban infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge Fund of ₹1 lakh crore to finance up to 25 per cent of bankable projects and allocate ₹10,000 crore for 2025-26. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge …

Budget 2025-26: Sitharaman announces Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna, 1.7 crore farmers to be covered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025-26: Sitharaman announces Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna, 1.7 crore farmers to be covered

Firstpost  

Budget 2025-26: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced ‘Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna’ for farmers that’s expected to cover around 1.7 crore farmers in 100 districts Representational Image In the Union Budget 2025-26, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced ‘Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojna’ for farmers. The scheme would be run in partnership with states in 100 districts with low …

Nirmala Sitharaman announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for farmers in Budget 2025
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman announces PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for farmers in Budget 2025

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, or the developing agri-districts programme, in her record 8th Budget presentation on Saturday. The programme is motivated by the Aspirational Districts Programme which was launched in 2018 to “to quickly and effectively transform 112 most under-developed districts across the country”. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates The Pradhan Mantri …

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make announcement for National Mission on Natural Farming
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make announcement for National Mission on Natural Farming

India TV News  

The Union Budget for financial year 2025-26 is scheduled to be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025. "The Union Cabinet approved the National Mission on Natural Farming on 25.11.2024 as a standalone Centrally What is the National Mission on Natural Farming? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launching of …

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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make these key announcements for farmers | Check here

India TV News  

The Union Budget for the financial year 2025–26 will be presented on February 1, 2025, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 a.m. in Parliament. The Modi government has consistently prioritized increasing farmers’ incomes, and similar to previous years, this budget is expected to include several significant announcements aimed at benefiting the agricultural sector. Here’s a look at the potential …

Budget 2025: Agri industry calls for policy reforms to boost sustainability and rural growth
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Agri industry calls for policy reforms to boost sustainability and rural growth

Firstpost  

Experts call for reforms such as promoting sustainable farming practices, increasing research funding, rationalising taxes and expanding digital infrastructure in the Union Budget 2025 to support the sector’s growth. The agriculture industry is hopeful that the government will announce measures in the Union Budget 2025 to boost rural infrastructure, strengthen crop insurance and introduce incentives for key crops to boost …

PM Kisan Sampada: 1,646 projects valued ₹31,830 crore sanctioned so far
2 months ago

PM Kisan Sampada: 1,646 projects valued ₹31,830 crore sanctioned so far

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Finance said in an update on Saturday that 1,646 food processing projects have been sanctioned under various sub-schemes of PM Kisan Sampada Yojana. Ministry of Food Processing Industries implements Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana, since 2016-17. Why the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme will be hard to implement For ensuring faster growth of the agriculture and …

Budget 2025: Should Nirmala Sitharaman focus on boosting consumption?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Should Nirmala Sitharaman focus on boosting consumption?

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces a challenging economic backdrop as she prepares to present Budget 2025-26 on February 1. The Reserve Bank of India also lowered its real GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6%, citing global uncertainties, volatile commodity prices, and fragmented economic conditions. MIDDLE-CLASS RELIEF & CONSUMPTION REVIVAL Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Leader for the Consumer Products …

Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM
3 months, 1 week ago

Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM

Live Mint  

New Delhi, Dec 7 Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. Primary demands included reducing interest rates on agricultural loans to as low as 1 per cent and increasing the annual PM-KISAN instalment …

PM Modi to release Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 18th instalment on October 5 in Maharashtra
5 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi to release Kisan Samman Nidhi’s 18th instalment on October 5 in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 18th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme in Washim, Maharashtra, on Saturday. The Union Agriculture Ministry said around 2.5 crore farmers will join the event through webcast-screenings at 732 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, over one lakh Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies and five lakh Common Service Centres across the country. “With the 18th …

Cabinet okays subsidy for crop nutrients, revamped scheme to prop up farm income
6 months ago

Cabinet okays subsidy for crop nutrients, revamped scheme to prop up farm income

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved ₹24,475.53 crore as a provisional subsidy for nutrient-based phosphatic and potassic fertilisers for the upcoming rabi or winter-sown season. The cabinet also cleared fresh allocations to the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, a scheme to cushion farm incomes, according to information and broadcasting minister Ashwini …

Budget: FM announces ₹10 lakh crore for urban housing scheme
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹10 lakh crore for urban housing scheme

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: A transit-oriented development framework for 14 large Indian cities, dormitory-type rental housing for industrial workers, and 10 million new houses for the urban poor were announced by Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Tuesday. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday In her record seventh budget presentation and the first …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

Agriculture Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big agri push, allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Agriculture Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big agri push, allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: In a significant boost to agriculture, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced that 1 crore farmers will be introduced to natural farming in the coming years. The Finance Minister allocated Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors for the fiscal year 2024-25. "This year, I have made an allocation of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for …

Cabinet approves MSP hikes for all 14 kharif season crops for the upcoming 2024-25 season
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Cabinet approves MSP hikes for all 14 kharif season crops for the upcoming 2024-25 season

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet gave its nod to raise the minimum support price for paddy by 5.35% to ₹2,300 per quintal for the upcoming 2024-25 kharif marketing season, a decision that comes ahead of Assembly elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Delhi. In the first major decision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in office, the Cabinet approved MSP hikes …

Centre clears new minimum support price for 14 Kharif crops
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre clears new minimum support price for 14 Kharif crops

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday approved the minimum support price on 14 Kharif crops, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. The Narendra Modi government on Wednesday approved the minimum support price on 14 Kharif crops Vaishnaw said that after today's decision, the farmers will get around ₹2 lakh crore as MSP. The minister said the Centre had a clear policy …

Can't bring MSP in hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Agriculture minister
1 year, 1 month ago

Can't bring MSP in hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Agriculture minister

New Indian Express  

During the course of the discussion with protesting farmers, the minister said farmers were requested to either be part of the Sanjay Aggarwal-chaired committee that is already looking at strengthening the MSP system, or be part of a new committee. Stating that the Centre is open for dialogue anytime to resolve the concerns of farmers, Munda said, "they will give …

Budget 2024: Focus on nano DAP, food processing, post-harvest initiatives
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Focus on nano DAP, food processing, post-harvest initiatives

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced various initiatives, while presenting the interim budget for fiscal year 2024-45, aimed at advancing India's agriculture and allied sectors. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana has benefitted 3.8 million farmers and generated 1 million employment," Sitharaman said while presenting her budget speech. The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Yojana …

Budget 2024: Women, farmers, youth, poor are top priority for NDA
1 year, 1 month ago

Budget 2024: Women, farmers, youth, poor are top priority for NDA

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday identified women, farmers, youth and the poor as priority segments of society for the NDA government, which is expecting a comeback to power after the national polls this year. “When the poor become empowered partners in the development process, government’s power to assist them also increases manifold.” Farmers are the food providers, …

PM Kisan Sampada Yojana: 38 lakh farmers benefited says FM Sitharaman while Presenting Interim Budget
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Kisan Sampada Yojana: 38 lakh farmers benefited says FM Sitharaman while Presenting Interim Budget

The Hindu  

Enumerating the benefits of the agriculture schemes implemented by the Modi government in her interim budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, touted that the PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana has benefited 38 lakh farmers and assisted 2.4 lakh self-help groups. Lauding the establishment of a separate fisheries department, the Minister informed the Parliament that the PM Matsya Sampada yojana …

Interim Budget: FM announces ₹1 trillion corpus for research in technology
1 year, 1 month ago

Interim Budget: FM announces ₹1 trillion corpus for research in technology

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Interim Budget 2024 in Parliament on Thursday, announced a ₹1 lakh crore corpus to help finance research in technology. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Interim Budget 2024 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Calling innovation the “foundation of development”, Sitharaman said, “A corpus of ₹1 lakh crore will be established with …

Centre plans to restructure PM-AASHA with ₹ 28,100 crore corpus
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre plans to restructure PM-AASHA with ₹ 28,100 crore corpus

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Ahead of the general elections, the government is planning to consolidate marquee schemes to safeguard the interests of farmers and consumers, under the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan, with an allocation of ₹28,107 crore till 2025-26, three officials aware of the matter said. The plan is to merge the Union Consumer Affairs Department’s Price Stabilisation Fund …

A Sneak Peek into PM Modi’s Transformative Initiatives for Agricultural Prosperity and Farmers’ Welfare - News18
1 year, 2 months ago

A Sneak Peek into PM Modi’s Transformative Initiatives for Agricultural Prosperity and Farmers’ Welfare - News18

News 18  

In recent years, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been at the forefront of introducing transformative schemes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of farmers across the nation. Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi PM-KISAN is a central sector scheme launched on February 24, 2019, to supplement the financial needs …

PM launches Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups, releases Rs 18,000 crore for PM Kisan scheme
1 year, 4 months ago

PM launches Rs 24,000-crore project for vulnerable tribal groups, releases Rs 18,000 crore for PM Kisan scheme

Firstpost  

In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, PM Modi on Wednesday launched worth Rs 24,000-crore Pradhan Mantri Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups Mission on Wednesday. He also released Rs 18,000 crore as the 15th installment of PM Kisan scheme In order to support the comprehensive development of around 28 lakh PVTGs nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra …

PM Modi to release PM KISAN funds on November 15; Opposition cries foul
1 year, 4 months ago

PM Modi to release PM KISAN funds on November 15; Opposition cries foul

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the 15th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme at a function to be held in Jharkhand on Wednesday. A senior Ministry official said since it was an ongoing scheme, there were no restrictions on distributing PM Kisan Nidhi among farmers in poll-bound States. “This financial assistance will support farmers in meeting …

Tamil Nadu government to give ₹14,000 crop loan; ₹1,500 for allied activities through co-operative societies
1 year, 11 months ago

Tamil Nadu government to give ₹14,000 crop loan; ₹1,500 for allied activities through co-operative societies

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government will give ₹14,000 crop loan to farmers through co-operative societies besides ₹1,500 crore for other allied activities such as goat rearing, dairying, poultry and fisheries, in 2023-24, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M. R. K. Panneerselvam said, on March 21. Another announcement made by the Minister was allocation of ₹500 crore with the assistance of …

PM-KISAN Scheme: Centre releases 13th installment of ₹16,800 Cr
2 years ago

PM-KISAN Scheme: Centre releases 13th installment of ₹16,800 Cr

Live Mint  

About eight crore eligible farmers will now get the 13th installment of Prime Minister Modi's flagship PM-KISAN programme, worth Rs. Though the event was conducted today, farmers and transfer of benefits to farmers under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme through direct bank transfer has been commenced today by Hon’ble PM. More than 11 crore farmer families, mostly the small and …

PM releases over ₹16K-cr under PM-KISAN scheme
2 years ago

PM releases over ₹16K-cr under PM-KISAN scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the 13th instalment of funds worth over Rs 16,000 crore under PM-KISAN scheme, through direct benefit transfer to more than eight crore beneficiaries. Till now, over Rs 2.25 lakh crore funds have been disbursed to more than 11 crore farmer families, primarily the small and marginal. He also laid the foundation stone …

Agriculture budget rose 5 times in 9 years to over ₹1.25 lakh crore: PM Modi
2 years ago

Agriculture budget rose 5 times in 9 years to over ₹1.25 lakh crore: PM Modi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Union Budget 2023-24, like in the previous 8-9 years, focuses on the agriculture sector, and steps are being taken in mission mode to become completely self-sufficient in terms of edible oil. Noting that India’s agricultural sector remained distressed for a long time since Independence, the prime minister pointed out the …

Centre committed to disinvestment, asset monetisation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre committed to disinvestment, asset monetisation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central government is committed to privatisation and will move forward with disinvestment and asset monetisation plans, especially where Cabinet approvals are in place. Asked about the reason why disinvestment and asset monetisation were omitted from the Union Budget, Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview with Network18 Group …

Morning Digest: February 2, 2023
2 years, 1 month ago

Morning Digest: February 2, 2023

The Hindu  

Jobs get highest mention in last Budget before elections In a bid to soothe several votebanks before the 2024 polls, the FM promises tax relief for the salaried middle class, schemes for artisans and tribal groups, sops for women and MSMEs, and jobs for youth. Defence budget up by 13%; hike in allocation for pension The Union Budget presented in …

FM Sitharaman renews Centre’s outreach to states, continues 50-yr interest free loan
2 years, 1 month ago

FM Sitharaman renews Centre’s outreach to states, continues 50-yr interest free loan

Hindustan Times  

Renewing the Centre’s outreach to the states ahead of a series of assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to continue the Union government’s 50-year interest free loan for states by another year. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a post-budget press conference in New Delhi on Wednesday The government also announced in the …

Budget 2023: PM Pranam Yojana Announced To Promote Alternative Fertilizers
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: PM Pranam Yojana Announced To Promote Alternative Fertilizers

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2023, announced the launch of “PM Pranam Yojana” for the promotion of alternative fertilizers and balanced use of chemical fertilizers. Finance Minister in her speech said, “PM Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth’ will be launched to incentivize States and Union Territories to promote alternative fertilizers and balanced use …

Centre made cash transfer of ₹2.2 lakh crore under PM-KISAN scheme: FM Nirmala Sitharaman - The Hindu
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre made cash transfer of ₹2.2 lakh crore under PM-KISAN scheme: FM Nirmala Sitharaman - The Hindu

The Hindu  

The government made cash transfer of ₹2.2 lakh crore under the PM-KISAN scheme, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1. Presenting the last full Union Budget 2023 of the second term of the BJP-led NDA government ahead of the general elections in 2024, she said the mission of the government is to achieve knowledge-driven economy. Institutional credit in agriculture …

Budget 2023 | PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 | PM Awas Yojana share rises by 66%, with more focus on Tier 2 and 3 cities

The Hindu  

Giving a huge boost to affordable housing, the Union Budget presented on February 1 increased the allocation for the PM Awas Yojana by 66%. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced an Urban Infrastructure Development Fund which will be used to create urban infrastructure in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Ms. Sitharaman said that the Urban Infrastructure Development Fund will …

Agricultural Credit Target To Be Increased To Rs 20 Lakh Crores: FM Sitharaman
2 years, 1 month ago

Agricultural Credit Target To Be Increased To Rs 20 Lakh Crores: FM Sitharaman

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama during her Budget 2023 speech announced an 'Agriculture Accelerator Fund' will be set up to encourage agri-startups by young entrepreneurs. Finance Minister Sitharaman said the agricultural credit target will be increased to Rs 20 lakh crores with a focus on animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries. FM Nirmala Sitharaman also said, over the next 3 years, one …

Union Budget 2023: Sitharaman avers govt provided free foodgrains to 80 crore poor people during pandemic
2 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2023: Sitharaman avers govt provided free foodgrains to 80 crore poor people during pandemic

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on Wednesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman claimed that the government provided free foodgrains to 80 crore poor people during the COVID-19, ensuring no one goes hungry during the pandemic. She presented her fifth budget which is being seen as very crucial for the Modi government as it is the last full-fledged …

Budget 2023: Things To Watch Out For In Last Full Budget Of Modi Government
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: Things To Watch Out For In Last Full Budget Of Modi Government

ABP News  

The Union Budget preparations have been in the full swing in the North Block. Asset Monetisation In the last fiscal the government targeted the national asset monetisation pipeline to accumulate Rs 1.62 lakh crore. According to various accounts, in this Budget the government may link budgetary allocation to infrastructure ministries to the progress and performance these ministries achieve in the …

Budget 2023 Expectations Agri Sector Centre Should Give Tax Sops For Agritech Startups Hike Assistance Under PM-KISAN
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 Expectations Agri Sector Centre Should Give Tax Sops For Agritech Startups Hike Assistance Under PM-KISAN

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 29 The government should in this year's Budget enhance cash assistance given to farmers under the PM-KISAN scheme from the current Rs 6,000 per year for the purchase of crop inputs, provide tax incentives to agritech startups and cut import duties on agrochemicals, according to industry experts. There is also a need to announce some incentives to …

Budget 2022: There is little in Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements to make agriculture climate resilient
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: There is little in Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements to make agriculture climate resilient

Firstpost  

The highlight of the finance minister’s Budget on agriculture is a proposal to develop five-km broadband along the Ganga for natural farming. For the food bowl areas, where intensive chemical-based agriculture is practiced, it suggested a ‘towards organic’ strategy where farmyard manure and crop residues are blended with chemical fertilisers, and crop protection chemicals were used sparingly. According to the …

Centre explains reason for lower budget estimate than FY 2021-22
3 years, 1 month ago

Centre explains reason for lower budget estimate than FY 2021-22

Op India  

The All India Kisan Sabha, the farmer wing of the CPM, which is also a part of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha that led the demonstration against the three farm laws, slammed the Union Budget, calling it anti-poor, anti-farmer, insensitive to genuine demands of farmers. In fact this is lesser than the allocation of 2.48 lakh crore…"https://t.co/8cYf3bGthN — AIKS February 2, …

Union Budget 2022 focuses on farmers, agriculture productivity
3 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2022 focuses on farmers, agriculture productivity

India Today  

The Union Budget 2022, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, focused on ensuring assured income to farmers with an announcement of Rs 2.37 lakh crore towards direct payments for minimum support price to wheat and paddy farmers. This comes two months after the farmers’ agitation demanding guaranteed MSP for farm produce ended with …

Union Budget 2022-23: Covid-hit microfinance industry seeks higher credit guarantee scheme
3 years, 2 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: Covid-hit microfinance industry seeks higher credit guarantee scheme

India Today  

The Covid-19 hit microfinance sector has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to increase the limit of credit guarantee scheme in the upcoming budget for 2022-23. In the budget representation to the ministry, the self regulatory body of MFIs stated the sector has been facing a few challenges in terms of higher credit costs and access to low-cost long term funds. …

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