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Prime Focus on Addressing Malnutrition

Prime Focus on Addressing Malnutrition

By Milind Kokje, Chief Editor, NUFFOODS Spectrum  In her budget address to the nation, describing investment as the ‘third engine’ of the country's development and growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has rightly commenced with ‘investing

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Union Budget 2025: New framework for sustainable development of fisheries

Union Budget 2025: New framework for sustainable development of fisheries

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of unlocking the potential of India’s marine sector. She announced that the government will introduce a framework for

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Union Budget 2025: Strengthen Sashakt Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programs

Union Budget 2025: Strengthen Sashakt Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programs

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman underscored investment as the third engine of growth, focusing on people, the economy, and innovation. To support people, the government is

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Union Budget 2025: New National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar

Union Budget 2025: New National Institute of Food Technology in Bihar

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the government's commitment to strengthening food processing as part of its efforts to empower the poor. A National Institute of

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Union Budget 2025: KCC loan limit increased

Union Budget 2025: KCC loan limit increased

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) will continue to support 7.7 crore farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers with short-term loans. Furthermore,

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Union Budget 2025: Six-year mission to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production

Union Budget 2025: Six-year mission to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a six-year mission to achieve self-sufficiency in pulse production, emphasising tur, urad and masoor. Central agencies like NAFED and NCCF

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Union Budget 2025: Comprehensive program focused on vegetables and fruits

Union Budget 2025: Comprehensive program focused on vegetables and fruits

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised a comprehensive program focused on vegetables and fruits, recognising the increasing awareness among the population regarding their nutritional needs. This

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Union Budget 2025: FM announces Prime Minister Dhandhany Krushi Yojna

Union Budget 2025: FM announces Prime Minister Dhandhany Krushi Yojna

This initiative will target 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity, and below-average credit parameters Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Prime Minister Dhandhany Krushi Yojna, which includes specific proposals primarily focusing on

Opinion
Budget 2024: A transformative leap for agriculture and F&B sector

Budget 2024: A transformative leap for agriculture and F&B sector

Experts said, with a focus on sustainability and innovation, the budget promises to revolutionise agricultural practices and enhance productivity The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has been hailed as a transformative

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Budget 2024: Government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds

Budget 2024: Government aims to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses and oilseeds

To enhance vegetable supply chains, the government plans to develop large-scale clusters for vegetable production near major consumption centres and promote Farmer Producer Organisations, cooperatives, and startups In the first budget of the Modi 3.0