Deep-Tech Defence Scheme Announced in India
India's Finance Minister unveils a new scheme to bolster deep tech in the defence sector, along with other initiatives for agriculture and railways in the interim Budget.
Photograph: ANI Photo/Sansad TV
New Delhi, Feb 1 (PTI) A new scheme will be launched to strengthen deep tech for the defence sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
Presenting the interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will promote public and private investment in post-harvesting agriculture activities.
She said the application of nano DAP on various crops will be expanded in agri-climatic zones.
The finance minister said that three major railway corridors, including for cement, will be constructed, and 40,000 normal railway bogies will be converted to Vande Bharat standard.
Presenting the interim Budget 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said the government will promote public and private investment in post-harvesting agriculture activities.
She said the application of nano DAP on various crops will be expanded in agri-climatic zones.
The finance minister said that three major railway corridors, including for cement, will be constructed, and 40,000 normal railway bogies will be converted to Vande Bharat standard.
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