Modi Cabinet With the aim of increasing the income of farmers and improving their standard of living, the Modi Cabinet on Monday approved several important schemes related to the agriculture sector. The government said that a total of seven schemes costing Rs 13966 crore have been approved for this. Know which are these schemes and how to get benefits from them in the field of agriculture.
New Delhi. Modi Cabinet on Monday made a big announcement for the farmers and approved seven schemes with a total cost of Rs 13,966 crore. The government said that these decisions have been taken with the aim of improving the lives of farmers and increasing their income.
The Union Cabinet in the meeting approved seven important decisions to promote agriculture related activities and increase food security across the country. Giving information about this decision of the government, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that these measures have been designed to support the agriculture sector, promote sustainable development and ensure availability of food for all citizens.
These schemes were approved
Digital Agriculture Mission: Giving information about the decisions, Ashwini Vaishnav said that the first important decision is the Digital Agriculture Mission. It is being developed on the lines of the structure of digital public infrastructure for agriculture. Some good pilot projects have been started and we have achieved success, with a total investment of Rs 20,817 crore, Digital Agriculture Mission will be established.
Crop science for food and nutrition security: The second important decision is to promote crop science for food and nutrition security. Under this, at a cost of Rs 3979 crore, farmers will be prepared to grow crops according to climate change and food security will be achieved by 2047.
Strengthening agricultural education, management and social science: The central government has also approved a scheme of Rs 2,291 crore to strengthen agricultural education, management and social science. Under this, agricultural students and researchers will be prepared to deal with the current challenges.
Sustainable livestock health and production: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme of Rs 1,702 crore for sustainable livestock health and production with the aim of increasing the income of farmers from livestock and dairy. Under this, animal health management and veterinary education and dairy production and technology development will be promoted.
Sustainable development of horticulture: The Center has approved Rs 860 crore for the purpose of sustainable development of horticulture to increase the income of farmers from horticultural plants.
Strengthening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra: The Central Government has approved Rs 1,202 crore for the strengthening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra.
Natural resource management: Rs 1,115 crore has also been approved for natural resource management.
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