Main announcements of Union Budget 2025

01-Feb-2025 11:19 AM

Main announcements of Union Budget 2025
★ To make the country self-sufficient in pulses, the government will allow NAFED, NCCF to buy maximum quantity of tuvar, urad, lentil for the next 4 years.
★ Makhana Board will be formed in Bihar. Which will help in processing makhana production.
★ India has developed 10 highest grade seeds from July 2024 till now.
★ A special mission of 6 years was announced to increase pulses production. In 10 years, the area towards pulses self-sufficiency increased by 50%, the government also made good purchases, the income of farmers in pulses increased.
★ A special mission of 5 years was announced to increase cotton production so that production can increase.
★ The government's focus is on increasing long staple cotton production. The textile industry will also be assisted so that farmers get benefits.
★ Under the National Mission on High Seed and Yield, new pesticide and climate resistant seeds will be developed.
★ The Centre has approved maximum purchase of tur, urad and masoor by agencies NAFED and NCCF.
★ Plan with states to increase vegetable and fruit production.
★ Plan to open urea plants in eastern India.
★ A urea plant with a capacity of 1.27 lakh tonnes will be opened in eastern India (Assam).