Rural Development, Agriculture and Irrigation

  • The Rural Development Department receives the second-largest allocation of Rs. 16,193 crore.
  • Under MNREGA, 25.5 crore person-days are targeted, with a provision of Rs. 6,200 crore.
  • More than 10 lakh homes are planned under PMAY (Rural).
  • Over Rs. 1,000 crore allocated under Har Ghar Nal Yojana for rural water supply.
  • Rs. 600 crore proposed for agricultural mechanisation and solar-powered pumps.
  • Rs. 300 crore earmarked to promote organic farming, focusing on makhana, beekeeping, and medicinal plants.
  • Agricultural marketing and cold storage centres will be established in all subdivisions and blocks.
  • Agrarian, agroforestry, and climate-based schemes are “green-tagged.”
  • For rural livelihood enhancement, Rs. 1,500 crore allocated for livestock and fisheries.
  • The ....
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