NEW DELHI, Sept 2: The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of the agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers’ income.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved seven big-ticket programmes related to the farm sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science.
Briefing reporters here, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that these comprehensive programmes are aimed at enhancing farmers’ income.
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