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PICS: Jaitley's Budget for farmers!

Finance Minister Jaitley gives importance to farmers, boosts agriculture sector

CLIMATE - CATTLE: To tackle the adverse impact of climate change on agriculture, the government proposed to allocate Rs 100 crore under 'National Adaptation Fund' for this purpose. It also proposed to set aside Rs 50 crore for the development of indigenous cattle breeds and an equal amount for starting a blue revolution in inland fisheries.