New Delhi: India will launch a national mission on high-yielding seeds, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
Presenting her 8th straight Budget, she also said a ‘Makhana Board’ will be established in Bihar to improve production and processing of fox nut.
Big boost for Bihar’s Makhana farmers!
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces the setup of a Makhana Board in Bihar to enhance processing, marketing & farmer training. This will strengthen the Bihar Makhana industry, ensuring better value & global reach!#Makhana #BiharInfra pic.twitter.com/6sfaDR9m2t
— Bihar Infra & Tech (@BiharInfra) February 1, 2025
The finance minister also said the government will bring enabling framework for sustaining harvest of fisheries sector in exclusive economic zones and high seas.
She also announced a 5-year mission to promote cotton production.
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