Budget 2022: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement for agriculture sector

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget for the financial year 2022-23.

Nirmala Sitharaman: For the farmers of India.

• Chemical free natural farming will be promoted in India.
• Use of farmer drones will be encouraged for crop evaluation, digitization of land records, spraying of pesticides.
• Direct payment of MSP of Rs 2.37 lakh crore to wheat and paddy farmers.
• A rational and comprehensive plan will be implemented to reduce dependence on oilseeds imports.

Use of Kisan Drones to be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records, spraying of insecticides and nutrients: FM Nirmala Sitharaman #Budget2022 pic.twitter.com/BUrqBqC1iZ

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