Rajasthan Budget 2024: Key Agricultural Initiatives Announced
Key Highlights | Details |
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Rajasthan Agriculture Development Scheme | ₹1,350 crore allocated for agricultural and horticultural development in Rajasthan. |
PM Dhana-Dhanya Krishi Yojana | ₹50 crore proposed for convergence with RKVY in selected districts. |
Fencing Initiative | 75,000 farmers to benefit from fencing to protect crops; ₹324 crore allocated. |
Greenhouse/Polyhouse Support | ₹225 crore subsidy for 2,000 farmers to adopt advanced greenhouse/polyhouse technologies. |
Rajasthan Leads in Bajra (Millets) Production | Rajasthan ranks first in millet production in India. |
Millets in Mid-Day Meals and Anganwadi Centers | Millets-based products to be introduced on a pilot basis in mid-day meals and Anganwadi. |
Millets Outlets | Millets product outlets to be opened in prominent locations across each district. |
Namo Drone Didi Yojana | ₹2,500 per hectare subsidy for nano urea and nano DAP spraying using drones. |
Support for Landless Agricultural Workers | ₹5,000 worth of agricultural tools to be provided to 1 lakh landless workers; ₹50 crore allocated. |
Knowledge Enhancement Program | 100 farmers to visit Israel and other countries; 5,000 farmers to receive training outside the state. |
Global Rajasthan Agri-Tech Meet | Proposed to be organized in the upcoming year. |