Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley spoke on the Key Reform Measures in his Budget speech 2016-17 1. The Government is firm on its course towards fiscal consolidation without compromising on its development agenda. 3.5% fiscal deficit is targeted for FY 2017. 2.Total allocation for Agriculture, Farmers’ welfare and Irrigation set at Rs. 47,912 cr, which is nearly twice … [Read more...] about Key Reform Measures in Budget speech 2016-17
Agriculture
Budget 2016-17 – Major Focus On Agriculture And Farmers’ Welfare 28.5 Lakh Hectares To Be Brought Under Irrigation
Budget 2016-17 presented in Parliament; Major Focus On Agriculture And Farmers’ Welfare 28.5 Lakh Hectares To Be Brought Under Irrigation Rs. 2.87 lakh crore Grant in Aid to Gram Panchayats and Municipalities 100% village electrification by 1st May 2018 A massive mission announced to provide LPG connection to poor households New Health Protection Scheme to provide Health … [Read more...] about Budget 2016-17 – Major Focus On Agriculture And Farmers’ Welfare 28.5 Lakh Hectares To Be Brought Under Irrigation