New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind announced on Monday that about Rs 1 lakh crore has been sanctioned for 1,000 projects aimed at boosting India's agriculture industry. "To strengthen agriculture infrastructure, about Rs 1 lakh crore has been sanctioned for 1,000 initiatives to boost the Agri sector in India," the President told the joint sitting on the opening day of the budget session.

"The government adheres to the 'Antyodaya' slogan, which emphasises social justice, equality, respect, and equal opportunity. Citizens across the country are benefiting significantly from schemes such as the PM Awas Yojana, PM Svanidhi, Har Ghar Jal, and PM Svamitva "he stated The President stated that the government is working tirelessly to strengthen the country's rural economy and farmers.

"More than 40 lakh property cards have been given in around 27,000 villages as part of the Svamitva Yojana. The administration is working tirelessly to strengthen the country's rural economy and farmers. With record manufacturing in mind, the government has also made record procurement a priority "he stated. The government is aiming to empower small farmers.

"Small farmers are being empowered by the government. The government is creating AatmaNirbhar Krishi ecosystem with programmes like Samman Nidhi Yojana, Fasal Bima Yojana, and Krishi Infrastructure Fund "he stated.

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