New Policy Initiatives in Agriculture Sector
New Policy Initiatives in Agriculture Sector
Agriculture being a State subject, Government of India supports the efforts of States through appropriate policy measures and budgetary allocation under various schemes/ programmes. The various schemes/ programmes of the Government of India are meant for the welfare of farmers by increasing production, remunerative returns and income support to farmers. For faster and wider development of agriculture in the country, in the new Government the Union Cabinet has approved following programmes:
Moreover, following significant programmes have also been initiated during 2024-25.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Ram Nath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
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- Clean plant Programme: The Union Cabinet, approved the Clean Plant Programme (CPP) on 09.08.2024 with outlay of Rs. 1765.67 crore. The CPP aims to enhance the quality and productivity of horticulture crops by providing disease free planting material and will benefit dissemination and adoption of climate resilient varieties, with yield enhancement.