While presenting Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture sector.
She said, "For sector comprising agriculture, allied activities, irrigation and rural development, an allocation of Rs 2.83 lakh crore has been made for 2020-21."
She further added, "Village Storage Scheme run by Self Help Groups, will provide holding capacity for farmers, women in villages can regain their status as 'Dhaanya Lakshmi'."
