GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Govt extends interest subsidy on crop loans for 2017-18
June 15, 2017
Farmer Welfare
Farmer’s welfare has been given a renewed emphasis in the 2016-17 Budget. This section includes information on various policies adopted by the government to improve not only agricultural yield, but also to double farm income in the next five years and ultimately transform the rural economic landscape. This section presents details of irrigation projects initiated by the government, insurance programs launched for the financial security of farmers, measures taken for providing better fertilizers, development of allied sectors such as fisheries and animal husbandry and promoting good soil health practices.
