Budget 2025: a push to raise farm yields
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Budget 2025: a push to raise farm yields

Live Mint  

In a bid to improve productivity of different crops and bring them up to global benchmarks, the budget announced multiple schemes targeting crops like cotton, pulses and fruits and vegetables. To improve production and credit facilities for farmers in under-performing districts, the budget also announced a new scheme—Prime Minister Dhana Dhanya Krishi Yojana—which will be implemented in partnership with states. “Through the convergence of existing schemes and specialized measures, the programme will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity and below-average credit parameters,” finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech. Even though the budget enhanced the KCC credit limit for farmers, it kept the funding for interest subsidy under the scheme unchanged at ₹22,600 crore.

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

₹150 crore for comprehensive rice development programme
1 month, 3 weeks ago

₹150 crore for comprehensive rice development programme

The Hindu  

The State Budget for 2025-26 has proposed to introduce a comprehensive rice development programme. The amount includes ₹80 crore for providing royalty of ₹5,500 per hectare as input assistance for sustainable rice cultivation and ₹3,000 per hectare to paddy land owners for land conservation. With a focus on increasing the production and productivity of indigenous and exotic high-value fruits, the …

Budget sows seeds of change for agriculture but gaps remain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget sows seeds of change for agriculture but gaps remain

Live Mint  

The Economic Survey called agriculture the “sector of the future" and the FM echoed this sentiment in her budget speech, emphasizing garib, youth, annadata and nari. The budget raised loan limits under MISS from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh, yet the financial allocation remains unchanged at ₹22,600 crore, hinting at lower anticipated credit disbursal. The mission emphasizes increasing domestic production …

Agriculture is the first engine of growth: Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Agriculture is the first engine of growth: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has termed the agriculture sector as the first engine of growth and announced schemes such as the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana--a scheme that is likely to benefit 1.7 crore farmers in 100 districts with low crop production--for the sector in the Budget presented in Parliament on Saturday. In the last revised estimates, the scheme …

Budget 2025: Government announces National Mission on High Yielding Seeds
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Government announces National Mission on High Yielding Seeds

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the National Mission on High Yielding Seeds in her 8th Budget speech for the Modi government. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates The main objectives of the initiative, as announced by Ms. Nirmala, are: strengthening the research ecosystem, targeted development and propagation of seeds with high yield, pest resistance and climate resilience, and commercial …

Budget 2025: Five-year mission to be set up to increase cotton productivity, provide relief to farmers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Five-year mission to be set up to increase cotton productivity, provide relief to farmers

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a five-year mission for cotton productivity, providing major relief for cotton farmers faced with lower productivity. The mission will focus on the production of extra-long staple cotton varieties, aiming to enhance quality cotton and rejuvenate India’s traditional textile sector, the minister said while presenting the Union Budget for FY26 on Saturday. Imports are …

Budget 2025: Six year mission for edible oils and pulses announced
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Six year mission for edible oils and pulses announced

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a National Mission for edible oil seed, and said that the government would take measures to achieve atmanirbharatha in edible oils and pulses. The government is implementing a national mission for edible oil seed, she shared, emphasizing that Indian farmers have the “capability to grow enough for our needs and more.” …

PM Dhan-Dhaanya scheme for 'first engine of growth'
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Dhan-Dhaanya scheme for 'first engine of growth'

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman positioned agriculture as “the first engine of growth” in the Union Budget for 2025-26, announcing flagship schemes, including Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana, to be implemented in partnership with state governments to benefit 1.7 crore farmers. She announced enhancing the credit limit under the subsidised Kisan Credit Card to Rs 7 lakh from Rs 5 …

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations
2 months ago

Budget 2025 Expectations For Agriculture: Cluster-Based Approach, Revamping Post-Harvest Infrastructure, More Expert Policy Recommendations

ABP News  

Budget 2025: As India gears up for the 2025 Union Budget, the agriculture sector remains a critical area of focus. Current Scenario As per Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Consumer, Products and Retail sector Leader, Deloitte, India’s agriculture sector generated a GVA of Rs 23 lakh crore, with the country accounting for 11 per cent of global agricultural output. With shifting …

Union Budget 2025: Modi govt may raise agriculture spending by over 15%, largest increase in six years, says report
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: Modi govt may raise agriculture spending by over 15%, largest increase in six years, says report

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget 2025 may prioritise agriculture, with the government increasing its spending on the sector by 15% to about $20.2 billion, news agency Reuters reported, citing two unnamed government sources. The government had also imposed export restrictions on some agricultural products including wheat, along with extending the duty free import policy for some pulse varieties to try curbing the …

India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years
2 months ago

India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years

Live Mint  

By Manoj Kumar and Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI - India plans to increase spending for the agriculture sector by about 15% to around $20 billion in next month's budget, two government sources said, marking the biggest increase in six years, as it tries to boost rural incomes and curb inflation. Total allocations for agriculture and allied activities in the 2025/26 …

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make these key announcements for farmers | Check here
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2 months, 1 week ago

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, 1 week 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 …

Budget 2025-26: Centre may give agriculture boost with loan reforms and credit limit hike
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2025-26: Centre may give agriculture boost with loan reforms and credit limit hike

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The upcoming budget is expected to ease repayment norms and raise credit limits among several initiatives to bolster agriculture amid weather-related challenges, two people aware of the matter told Mint. Other suggestions included doubling the minimum income support provided to farmers under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to ₹12,000 annually, bringing more crops under the Minimum Support …

Budget 2024: Prioritising inclusivity and fiscal prudence
8 months ago

Budget 2024: Prioritising inclusivity and fiscal prudence

The Hindu  

There was a lot of anticipation before this Budget. As the first major public policy announcement of the new government, it was expected that the Budget would lay down a plan of action for the following five years of the government’s approach towards the larger national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. With the nine priority areas that followed, she articulated the …

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

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 …

Higher budgetary support for cotton procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India
1 year, 1 month ago

Higher budgetary support for cotton procurement by the Cotton Corporation of India

The Hindu  

The Interim Budget 2024 presented on Thursday saw ₹1,000 crore higher allocation for the textile and apparel sector. Of the total allocation of ₹4,392.85 crore compared with ₹3,443.09 crore last year, the Budget provided ₹600 crore for the procurement of cotton by the Cotton Corporation of India under the price support scheme, though there was almost no allocation for this …

Interim Budget 2024: Sitharaman may enhance allocation for farm sector schemes
1 year, 2 months ago

Interim Budget 2024: Sitharaman may enhance allocation for farm sector schemes

Live Mint  

The government is likely to significantly enhance allocation for key farm sector schemes and push credit in the interim Budget to boost rural economy as growth in the agriculture sector is projected to decelerate to 1.8% in 2023-24 from 4% a year ago. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the interim Budget on February 1, which will be …

Interim Budget 2024: Six key areas to look out for
1 year, 2 months ago

Interim Budget 2024: Six key areas to look out for

Live Mint  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim Budget on February 1. Take a look at six key areas that could get the maximum weightage in the government's interim budget, 1) The government may make the National Pension System more attractive by extending tax concessions on contributions and withdrawals, especially for senior citizens above 75 years, PTI reported. 3) …

India’s pulses imports rise 40% in 2023 as output falls
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s pulses imports rise 40% in 2023 as output falls

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India, which accounts for nearly half of the world’s pulses consumption, imported 2.9 million tonnes of masur, tur and urad in calendar year 2023, marking a 39.7% increase from the 2 mt imported in the year earlier, a senior government official said. To fulfil the domestic requirements, India is likely to end FY24 with pulses import of 4.5 …

AP presents agri-allied budget of ₹41,436 crore
2 years ago

AP presents agri-allied budget of ₹41,436 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday presented an agriculture and allied sectors’ Budget for 2023–24 with an outlay of ₹41,436.29 crore, emphasising on Kisan drone technology and “Per Drop More Crop” scheme. He maintained that the Jagan Mohan Reddy government has spent ₹₹1.54 lakh crore on agriculture and its allied sectors during the last 44 months as part of …

Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture and allied sectors allocated a budget of ₹41,437 crore in 2023-24
2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh: Agriculture and allied sectors allocated a budget of ₹41,437 crore in 2023-24

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister Kakani Govardhan Reddy presented the 2023-24 budget for agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of approximately ₹41,437 crore, including ₹11,909 crore for water resources, in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday. Mr. Govardhan Reddy pegged the growth of agriculture and allied sectors during the financial year 2022-23 at 13.18%, marginally up from 13.07% the previous year, and …

Agriculture budget rose 5 times in 9 years to over ₹1.25 lakh crore: PM Modi
2 years, 1 month 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 …

Budget Balances Development Imperatives Within Fiscal Prudence Limits, Says Sitharaman
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget Balances Development Imperatives Within Fiscal Prudence Limits, Says Sitharaman

ABP News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the Budget 2023-24 balances the requirement for India's development imperatives within the limits of fiscal prudence. "In simple words, Budget 2023-24, astutely balances the requirement for India's development imperatives within the limit of fiscal prudence. Onn the new tax regime, which offers a rebate on annual income of up to Rs 7 …

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 …

Budget 2023: Agritech Sector Hails ‘Agriculture Accelerator Fund’, Says ‘Boost for Innovation, Startups’
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: Agritech Sector Hails ‘Agriculture Accelerator Fund’, Says ‘Boost for Innovation, Startups’

News 18  

The Union Budget 2023 made quite an emphasis on agriculture, the largest contributor to India’s gross domestic product, with new initiatives that have cost-effective solutions to boost agricultural output. It will also bring in modern technologies to transform agricultural practices, increase productivity and profitability,” said finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman while presenting the new budget on Wednesday. “This will provide a …

Budget 2023 | Cluster-based approach for ELS cotton production
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 | Cluster-based approach for ELS cotton production

The Hindu  

Production of Extra Long Staple cotton, which is largely imported now, is all set to get an impetus as the government proposes a cluster-based and value chain approach through public private partnerships. The Union Budget is looking at better collaboration between farmers, State, and industry for input supplies, extension services and market linkages to increase ELS cotton productivity. Union Finance …

Budget 2023 | Cut in allocations to farm schemes, food subsidy draws flak
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023 | Cut in allocations to farm schemes, food subsidy draws flak

The Hindu  

The Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Wednesday, announced a number of measures for the agriculture sector, including an increase in the credit target to ₹20 lakh crore, with focus on animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries. The allocation for the Department for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare was ₹1,24,000 in the last Budget estimate, but ₹1,15,531.79 crore …

Budget 2023: Centre hikes farm credit target by 11% to Rs 20 lakh crore for FY24
2 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2023: Centre hikes farm credit target by 11% to Rs 20 lakh crore for FY24

Firstpost  

Among other big ticket announcements for agriculture and allied sectors, Nirmala Sitharaman – in her budget speech – said the Centre will launch a new sub-scheme of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana with an investment of Rs 6,000 crore to improve value chain efficiencies and fisheries market New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday announced an 11 per cent hike in …

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 …

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 2023-24: Here Are 5 Key Things To Watch Out For In This Budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023-24: Here Are 5 Key Things To Watch Out For In This Budget

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is going to present the Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday, February 1, her fifth and the government’s last full Budget before the general elections of 2024. According to the latest data available, India’s fiscal deficit during April-November 2022 stood at Rs 9.78 lakh crore, or 58.9 per cent of the full-financial year target. In the Union …

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods
2 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods

India TV News  

Budget 2023: Agriculture is a vital sector for India's economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and is a major source of food security. In Budget 2023, the government needs to invest more resources to improve farmers' livelihoods. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. …

From Agricultural Subsidies To Food Parks: Important Highlights Of Tamil Nadu Agricultural Budget 2022-23
3 years ago

From Agricultural Subsidies To Food Parks: Important Highlights Of Tamil Nadu Agricultural Budget 2022-23

ABP News  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister MRK Paneerselvam presented his first full-fledged Agricultural Budget 2022-2023 on Saturday. The agricultural budget was presented a day after Tamil Nadu Budget 2022-2023, tabled by state Finance Minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan on Friday. Some of the highlights in the agricultural budget presented by the Agriculture Minister include: > The state has increased …

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 …

Budget 2022: Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming in 2022-23
3 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2022: Govt to promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming in 2022-23

India TV News  

Highlights Public-private partnerships for delivery of digital, high-tech services to farmers will be provided Inclusive development is one of the four priorities of the government moving forward, she said Digitisation of land records and spraying of insecticides will also be promoted The Centre will promote Kisan Drones, chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services …

Budget 2022: Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 18 lakh cr
3 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2022: Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 18 lakh cr

India TV News  

Highlights Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 18 lakh cr The government has been increasing the credit target for the farm sector every year For the current financial year, the government has set a credit target of Rs 16.5 lakh crore With a view to give a boost to the agriculture sector, the government is likely to …

Budget 2021: What Sitharaman announced for rural infra development fund
4 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2021: What Sitharaman announced for rural infra development fund

India TV News  

Budget 2021: What Sitharaman announced for rural infra development fund Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the allocation to rural infrastructure development has been increased to Rs 40,000 crore for the next fiscal from Rs 30,000 …

Budget 2021: Agriculture credit target up to Rs 16.5 lakh crore, Sitharaman announces amid farmer protest
4 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2021: Agriculture credit target up to Rs 16.5 lakh crore, Sitharaman announces amid farmer protest

India Today  

Amid the ongoing farm crisis with protests against the farm laws continuing for months, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget 2021 speech that the government is increasing the agriculture credit target to Rs 16.5 lakh crore. In 2019-20 it was Rs 62,802 crore and in 2020-21, it was Rs 75,060 crore.” “Cotton farmers saw stupendous increase in the …

Union Budget 2021: Farm innovation fund needed to support agri-tech solutions, startups, boost innovation
4 years, 1 month ago

Union Budget 2021: Farm innovation fund needed to support agri-tech solutions, startups, boost innovation

Firstpost  

The agriculture sector accounts for close to 16 percent of the country’s GDP, uses nearly half the available land, consumes around 80 percent of the freshwater resources, and engages almost 50 percent of the country’s workforce. Solar installation-friendly agriculture would help farmers with reduced operational costs, boost land utilisation and improve overall income. Focus on creating infrastructures Special focus and …

Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 19 lakh cr in Budget
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 19 lakh cr in Budget

India TV News  

Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 19 lakh cr in Budget With the aim of doubling farmers' income by 2022, the government is likely to raise farm credit target to about Rs 19 lakh crore in Budget 2021-22 to be presented on February 1, according to sources. With the aim of doubling farmers' income by 2022, the …

Third tranche of economic package | FM announces plan for ₹1 lakh crore farm infrastructure fund
4 years, 10 months ago

Third tranche of economic package | FM announces plan for ₹1 lakh crore farm infrastructure fund

The Hindu  

With supply chain disruptions during COVID-19 revealing critical gaps in agricultural infrastructure and logistics systems, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for a ₹1 lakh crore farm infrastructure fund as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan stimulus package on Friday. The third tranche of the stimulus package also included plans to strengthen infrastructure in food processing, fisheries, animal husbandry, horticulture, …

The budget is brave. It will boost sentiment, growth | Opinion
5 years, 1 month ago

The budget is brave. It will boost sentiment, growth | Opinion

Hindustan Times  

I have been surprised at the equity market response to the 2020 Union Budget, presented by the finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Overall, this is a brave and balanced budget that will boost investors’ sentiments and restore the economic growth momentum I am confident that in the coming days, the “market” will recognise the fine balance that the finance minister has …

Revitalising the agricultural sector under Modi government
7 years, 1 month ago

Revitalising the agricultural sector under Modi government

Op India  

A Single Death is a Tragedy; A Million Deaths is a Statistic! In fact, tales of farmer suicides every year due to crop loss, droughts, floods became quite banal, providing fodder for movies such as Peepli Live which did much to fatten the pockets of its producers, but very little to alleviate the condition of the affected farming class! Even …

Budget philosophy in overall national interest, says Arun Jaitley
7 years, 1 month ago

Budget philosophy in overall national interest, says Arun Jaitley

India TV News  

In a rebuttal of the criticism of Budget 2018-19 pandering to the farm sector in a pre-election year at the expense of the middle class and the corporate sector, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday showed how his latest budget exercise is actually designed to boost overall economic growth with the help of all segments. Interacting here with corporate leaders …

Budget 2018: Government aims to double farmers’ income by 2022, MSP to be 1.5 times the production cost
7 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2018: Government aims to double farmers’ income by 2022, MSP to be 1.5 times the production cost

Op India  

The 2018 budget, 15 months before the 2019 General Election, brings the focus on agriculture and rural economy. Along with announcing higher MSP for farmers and launch of operation green to boost the produce government has placed higher emphasis on increasing income of the farmers. The government is planning to set up a structure in consultation with NITI Aayog and …

Budget 2017: A four-point agenda for Arun Jaitley to boost farm productivity
8 years, 1 month ago

Budget 2017: A four-point agenda for Arun Jaitley to boost farm productivity

Firstpost  

The agriculture sector in India employs more than 90 million people and contributes 15.4 percent gross value addition to the Indian economy. Following steps have been taken by the government in this direction: 1) Improving the soil fertility and adoption of organic farming by pushing the Soil Health Card Scheme and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana 2) Enabling access to micro-irrigation …

What agriculture sector requires is higher budgetary allocation, not increased subsidies
8 years, 2 months ago

What agriculture sector requires is higher budgetary allocation, not increased subsidies

Firstpost  

Budget this year is broadly expected to concentrate on increasing budgetary allocations for agri-development and not increasing the deficit by doling out increased subsidies This year’s budget is expected to focus on the need to remove bottlenecks in production and distribution of food products as well as pave the way for cashless transactions in the sector. Budgetary allocations for promoting …

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