The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore.
The schemes are:
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Digital Agriculture Mission: Based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving farmers’ lives. The Mission has a total outlay of Rs 2.817 crores.
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Crop science for food and nutritional security: With a total outlay of Rs 3,979 crore, the initiative will prepare farmers for climate resilience and provide for food security by 2047.
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Strengthening Agricultural Education, Management and Social Sciences: With a total outlay of Rs 2,291 crore, the measure will prepare agriculture students and researchers for current challenges.
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Sustainable livestock health and production: With a total outlay of Rs 1,702 crore, the decision aims to Increase farmers income from livestock and dairy.
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Sustainable development of Horticulture: With a total outlay of Rs 860 crore, the measure is aims at increasing farmers’ income from horticulture plants.
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Strengthening of Krishi Vigyan Kendra with an outlay of Rs 1,202 crore, and
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Natural Resource Management with an outlay of Rs 1,115 crore.
