Finance Minister speaks on first priority: Government’s policy of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas has helped many sections including women, SC, ST, OBC and other deprived sections.
The digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an open source, open standards and interoperable public good.
An Agriculture Accelerator Fund will be set up to encourage agriculture startups. It will also bring in modern technology to change farming practices. The idea is to provide innovative and cost-effective solutions to the current challenges facing farmers.
We will launch a self-sustaining clean plant program to promote the availability of disease-free, quality planting material, she says.
The Minister said that India is at the forefront of popularizing millets, the consumption of which improves food security and well-being of farmers.
We grow many types of Sri Anna, like Jowar, Ragi, Bajra, Ramdana, Cheena and Sama… They have many health benefits and have been an integral part of our diet for centuries.