Cabinet Approves Rs 13,966 Crore for 7 Key Schemes to Improve Farmers' Lives and Livelihoods

Cabinet approved seven schemes related to digital agriculture, crop science, agricultural education, livestock health, horticulture development, strengthening Krishi Vigyan Kendra, and natural resource management.

KJ Staff Updated 2 September, 2024 5:28 PM IST

Women Farmer working in field (Representational Image Source: UNDP)

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved seven schemes to improve farmers’ lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore.

The schemes are:

Digital Agriculture Mission: Based on the structure of Digital Public Infrastructure, Digital Agriculture Mission will use technology for improving farmers’ lives. The Mission has a total outlay of Rs 2.817 crores.
Crop science for food and nutritional security: With a total outlay of Rs 3,979 crore, the initiative will prepare farmers for climate resilience and provide for food security by 2047.
Strengthening Agricultural Education, Management and Social Sciences: With a total outlay of Rs 2,291 crore, the measure will prepare agriculture students and researchers for current challenges.
Sustainable livestock health and production: With a total outlay of Rs 1,702 crore, the decision aims to Increase farmers income from livestock and dairy.
Sustainable development of Horticulture: With a total outlay of Rs 860 crore, the measure is aims at increasing farmers’ income from horticulture plants.