Creating a new farm ecosystem
4 years, 3 months ago

Creating a new farm ecosystem

Hindustan Times  

With the passing of two landmark agriculture bills in Parliament, we have been able to take the next step towards our vision of transforming farmers into entrepreneurs with higher incomes and better quality of life, cementing India’s position in the global market and ensuring “Atmanirbhar agriculture”. India is at the cusp of a new frontier in agriculture growth and development — one that farmers, businesses, government and consumers will build together. Over the last few years, the government has launched initiatives for farmers and the agriculture sector, including a ₹6,685-crore scheme for the formation of 10,000 farmer producer organisations ; the one-of-its kind ₹1 lakh crore Agriculture Infrastructure Fund ; the national Agriculture Export Policy; and the disbursal of more than ₹90,000 crore of direct benefit to farmers under PM-KISAN. We will India is at the cusp of a new frontier in agriculture growth and development — one that farmers, businesses, government and consumers will build together.

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Centre redesigns Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to cover FPOs
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre redesigns Agricultural Infrastructure Fund to cover FPOs

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet, on Wednesday, expanded the scope of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund. The Centre said the AIF would be more attractive now and strengthen the farm-related infrastructure facilities in the country. “These initiatives aim at expanding the scope of eligible projects and integrate additional supportive measures to foster a robust agricultural infrastructure ecosystem,” the statement said. These sanctioned projects …

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