Union Budget 2024: National Cooperation Policy on anvil, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: The government will bring a National Cooperation Policy for the overall development of the country, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday.

Presenting the Budget for 2024-25, she said the Centre will promote digital public infrastructure for agriculture in partnership with states, while Jan Samarth-based Kisan Credit Card will be introduced in five states.

Besides, the government will strengthen production, storage and marketing of pulses, while fast-track growth of rural economy and creation of employment opportunities will be the policy goal, she said.

Also, the government will provide finance for shrimp farming and marketing, she added.

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