Union Budget 2024-25: 9 Priorities Announced
By Rediff Money Desk, New Delhi Jul 23, 2024 11:27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced 9 key priorities for the Indian economy in the Union Budget 2024-25, focusing on productivity, jobs, and climate resilience.
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New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced nine priorities in the Union Budget 2024-25 for generating ample opportunities in the economy.
The nine priorities include productivity, jobs, social justice, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation and reforms.
Presenting her seventh straight budget, Sitharaman said the government undertakes comprehensive review of research to develop climate-resilient seeds.
In the next two years, one crore farmers will be initiated in natural farming, she said.
Large scale vegetable production clusters would be promoted to increase output, she stated.
The government will release new 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient seeds for 32 field and horticulture crops.
According to her, implementation of various schemes announced in the interim budget in February is still underway.
The nine priorities include productivity, jobs, social justice, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation and reforms.
Presenting her seventh straight budget, Sitharaman said the government undertakes comprehensive review of research to develop climate-resilient seeds.
In the next two years, one crore farmers will be initiated in natural farming, she said.
Large scale vegetable production clusters would be promoted to increase output, she stated.
The government will release new 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient seeds for 32 field and horticulture crops.
According to her, implementation of various schemes announced in the interim budget in February is still underway.
Source: PTI
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