Sitharaman said that India is at the forefront to popularise the millet. The FM was quoted as saying, "We are the largest producer and second-largest exporter."
While presenting the Union Budget 2023-24, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about millets.
Sitharaman said that India is at the forefront to popularise the millet. The FM was quoted as saying, "We are the largest producer and second-largest exporter." In her speech, Sitharaman also addressed millet as 'Maa Anna' and said that the government will support the Hyderabad-based millet institute as a centre of excellence.
Here are some big announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2023-2024 on Wednesday.
Railways get Rs 2.4 lakh crore, which is the highest ever allocation to it
The agricultural credit target increased to Rs 20 lakh crore
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Mobility Infra -- 50 additional airports, heliports
50 destinations to be selected through challenge mode for tourism
Mahila Samman Savings Certificate will be made available for two years, with deposits of up to Rs 2 lakh at 7.5 percent interest
Senior Citizens' Savings Scheme deposit limit raised to Rs 30 lakh from Rs 15 lakh
The income tax rebate limit increased from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh under the new tax regime
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Allocation for PM Awas Yojna increased by 66 percent to over Rs 79,000 crore
Mission to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047
Tribals are to get Rs 15,000 crore over the next three years for safe housing, sanitation, drinking water, and electricity.
Green Hydrogen Mission for reduced dependence on fossil fuel.
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