PM Narendra Modi speaks on steps taken for agriculture in Budget 2021-22

Most of the contribution towards research and development in the agriculture sector has been made by the public sector. Now the time has come for increased participation of private sector in this: PM Narendra Modi.

Govt has increased agriculture credit target to Rs 16.50 lakh cr - animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries sectors have been given priority. Rural infrastructure fund raised to Rs 40,000 cr. Micro-irrigation fund doubled: PM added.