Significant support for agriculture and related sectors

The annual budget released on Tuesday has earmarked an amount of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors.

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Natural farming

In the next two years, one million farmers will be trained in organic farming, supported by branding and certification Vegetable production and supply chain to be located close to consumption centres Shrimp breeding centres to be financially supported; exports to be facilitated through NABARD Kisan Credit Card

Five states to get Kisan Credit Card

Government to provide 109 varieties of 32 crops Government to help farmers who farm naturally through verification and branding