Budget 2024: 'Govt To Launch National Cooperation Policy For Overall Development Of Country,' Announces Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2024: 'Govt To Launch National Cooperation Policy For Overall Development Of Country,' Announces Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting the Budget for 2024-25, she said the Centre will promote digital public infrastructure for agriculture in partnership with states, while Jan Samarth-based Kisan Credit Card will be introduced in five states.

PTIUpdated: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 11:41 AM IST
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New Delhi: The government will bring a National Cooperation Policy for the overall development of the country, Finance Minister Nirmamala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Statement Of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Presenting the Budget for 2024-25, she said the Centre will promote digital public infrastructure for agriculture in partnership with states, while Jan Samarth-based Kisan Credit Card will be introduced in five states.

Besides, the government will strengthen production, storage and marketing of pulses, while fast-track growth of rural economy and creation of employment opportunities will be the policy goal, she said.

Also, the government will provide finance for shrimp farming and marketing, she added.

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