Budget 2020: FM Sitharaman sets agricredit target at Rs 15 lakh crore for FY21

The government has pegged the agricultural credit target at Rs 15 lakh crore for fiscal 2020-21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.

In her second Budget presentation, the Finance Minister also said Nabard refinance scheme will be expanded.

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She further said Indian Railways will set up Kisan Rail in public private partnership (PPP) mode for cold supply chain to transport perishable goods.

Also, Krishi Udaan will be launched by Civil Aviation Ministry to transport agri-products to national as well international destinations.

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She also said the government will take steps for conservation of marine fishery, and self help groups will be allowed to set up village agri-storage facilities.

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