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Cabinet Approves Rs 14,235 Crore for Seven Schemes to Boost Farmers Incomes
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2024 1:01 pm
by arjun
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved seven crucial schemes aimed at enhancing the lives and incomes of farmers across India. With a total outlay of Rs 14,235.30 crore, these initiatives are designed to modernize agriculture, improve food security, and promote sustainable practices. Below is a breakdown of the approved schemes:
Decision Making Authority: Union Cabinet
Chaired By: Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi
Meeting Date: 2nd September 2024
1. Digital Agriculture Mission
Outlay: Rs 2,817 crore
Objective: Leveraging technology to improve farmers’ lives through a Digital Public Infrastructure.
Key Components:
- Agri Stack: Includes Farmers registry, Village land maps registry, and Crop Sown Registry.
- Krishi Decision Support System: Utilizes geospatial data, weather monitoring, groundwater data, and crop yield modeling.
- Technological Integration: Incorporates AI, Big Data, and digital crop estimation to enhance agricultural efficiency.
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2. Crop Science for Food and Nutritional Security
Outlay: Rs 3,979 crore
Objective: Preparing farmers for climate resilience and ensuring food security by 2047.
Key Components:
- Research and Education: Focus on plant genetic resource management and genetic improvement for food, fodder, pulses, oilseeds, and commercial crops.
- Innovative Research: Includes research on insects, microbes, and pollinators to improve crop resilience and productivity.
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3. Strengthening Agricultural Education, Management, and Social Sciences
Outlay: Rs 2,291 crore
Objective: Modernizing agricultural education and research to address current challenges.
Key Components:
- Modernization: Aligning with the New Education Policy 2020 and incorporating the latest technology such as AI, Big Data, and digital infrastructure.
- Focus Areas: Includes natural farming and climate resilience as critical areas of study and research.
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4. Sustainable Livestock Health and Production
Outlay: Rs 1,702 crore
Objective: Increasing farmers’ income from livestock and dairy production.
Key Components:
- Animal Health: Focus on animal health management and veterinary education.
- Dairy Production: Development of dairy production technologies and animal genetic resource management.