Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the presentation of the Interim Budget 2024-25, emphasized the government’s commitment to increasing farmers’ income and value addition in the agriculture sector. She highlighted the financial assistance provided to 11.8 crore farmers, including marginal and small farmers, under the PM Kisan Yojana. The budget allocated Rs 1,17,528.79 crore for the Ministry of Agriculture, with a focus on schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana and PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises Yojana. The announcement aimed at addressing the needs of farmers, the poor, women, and youth.
Finance Minister Sitharaman Announces Focus on Value Addition in Agriculture, Highlights Assistance to Farmers
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