Feb 28, 2025 10:26 PM IST
Horticulture minister Mohinder Bhagat, whereas expressing gratitude for the Centre’s recognition, mentioned the elevated allocation is a testomony to the state’s dedication to empowering farmers.
The Punjab authorities on Friday mentioned the Union ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare has revised the state’s financing facility from ₹4,713 crore to ₹7,050 crore, recognising its progress in strengthening agricultural infrastructure.
Punjab has emerged as a frontrunner within the efficient implementation of the AIF (agricultural infrastructure fund) scheme, with quite a few tasks already remodeling the agricultural panorama, mentioned horticulture minister Mohinder Bhagat. (HT File)
Horticulture minister Mohinder Bhagat, whereas expressing gratitude for the Centre’s recognition, mentioned the elevated allocation is a testomony to the state’s dedication to empowering farmers. The improved funds would additional speed up the state’s efforts to modernise agricultural infrastructure, together with the event of chilly storage services, warehousing, processing models, and value-addition initiatives, he added in a press release.
He mentioned that Punjab has emerged as a frontrunner within the efficient implementation of the AIF (agricultural infrastructure fund) scheme, with quite a few tasks already remodeling the agricultural panorama.
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