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Rajasthan Budget 2024: Key Announcements for Farmers and Women


By Robin Kumar AttriUpdated On: 11-Jul-24 05:39 AM
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The Rajasthan Budget 2024-25 focuses on empowering farmers, women, and youth with significant support and development initiatives.
Rajasthan Budget 2024: Key Announcements for Farmers and Women
Rajasthan Budget 2024: Key Announcements for Farmers and Women

Key Highlights

  • 45,000 new agricultural connections for farmers.
  • 15 lakh women empowered under Lakhpati Didi Yojana.
  • Interest-free crop loans for farmers.
  • Employment for over 1 lakh individuals.
  • Tablets and free internet for 33,000 students.

Rajasthan has presented its General Budget for 2024-25 in the Assembly. State Finance Minister Diya Kumari delivered the budget speech, highlighting various benefits for different sections of society. The budget includes significant announcements for farmers, women, youth, government employees, and more.

Farmer’s Benefits in the Budget

Agricultural Connections and Electricity

The budget promises 45,000 new agricultural connections for farmers. Additionally, farmers will receive daytime electricity for irrigation purposes.

Interest-Free Crop Loans

Interest-free crop loans will be provided to farmers, easing their financial burdens and supporting their agriculture or agricultural activities.

Organic and Traditional Farming Support

To promote organic and traditional farming, the government will offer assistance to farmers.

Assistance for Manure Production

Farmers will receive Rs 10,000 to produce manure from cow dung at the block level.

Agri Clinics

Agri Clinics will be established at every district headquarters to provide support and guidance to farmers.

CM Mangala Animal Insurance Scheme

A new insurance scheme for animal husbandry farmers, the CM Mangala Animal Insurance Scheme, will be launched.

Energy Conservation Mission

An energy conservation mission will be introduced to promote sustainable farming practices.

Special Provisions for Women

Lakhpati Didi Yojana

Under the Lakhpati Didi Yojana, 15 lakh women in Rajasthan will be empowered to become "Lakhpati Didis," aiming for financial independence.

Self-Help Groups

Two lakh self-help groups will be formed over the next five years, with 25,000 groups receiving initial funding of Rs 300 crore. Loans will be provided at an annual interest rate of 2.5 percent.

New Anganwadi Centres

One thousand new Anganwadi centres will be opened, and gas connections will be provided to these centres to improve their functionality.

Announcements for Youth and Students

Employment Opportunities

The budget includes plans to recruit over one lakh individuals, including 5,500 new posts in the Rajasthan Police and 1,500 traffic volunteers in major cities.

Support for Young Entrepreneurs

Under the Atal Udyam Yojana, young entrepreneurs will receive funding up to Rs 10 crore. Additionally, 20 new ITI institutes will be established.

Education and Sports

33,000 students who excel in their 8th, 10th, and 12th board exams will be given tablets and free internet for three years. A new Maharana Pratap Sports University and divisional sports colleges will also be established. The budget proposes increasing the mess allowance for residential schools to Rs 3,000 and developing school infrastructure, including opening 50 new primary schools.

Other Key Announcements

Housing Assistance

Beneficiaries of the weaker sections under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) will receive an additional grant of Rs 25,000. Pak refugees will get Rs 1 lakh per family for housing.

Support for Street Vendors

The Mukhyamantri Svanidhi Yojana will be launched, mirroring the PM Swanidhi Scheme, to support street vendors and others in cities and towns.

Pension and Healthcare

Pensioners will receive Rs 50,000 for treatment, and the gratuity limit will be raised to Rs 25 lakh. Six new trauma centers will be built, and those who help transport injured individuals to hospitals will receive a Rs 10,000 incentive.

Public Transport and Village Development

Public transport services will be expanded in rural areas, and 100 villages will be developed under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana model. The budget also proposes a reduction in taxes on CNG and aviation fuel.

 

The Rajasthan Budget 2024-25 aims to provide comprehensive support across various sectors, with special attention to farmers and women, ensuring overall development and prosperity for the state.

Also Read: PM Kisan Yojana: Scheme Amount May Increase to Rs 8,000 in the Budget

CMV360 Says

The Rajasthan Budget 2024-25 aims to support farmers, women, youth, and other sections of society with comprehensive measures. Key initiatives include new agricultural connections, interest-free loans, support for organic farming, empowerment schemes for women, job opportunities, and educational benefits for students. With these provisions, the budget seeks to drive sustainable development, improve livelihoods, and ensure inclusive growth across the state.

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