{"id":11214,"date":"2025-02-01T10:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=11214"},"modified":"2025-02-01T10:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T10:46:44","slug":"budget-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget 2025 Is Here: Check Out the Key Budget Highlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Key_Focus_Areas_of_Budget_2025\" >Key Focus Areas of Budget 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Budget_Highlights_2025\" >Budget Highlights 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Income_Tax_Exemption_and_Simplified_New_Income_Tax_Slabs\" >Income Tax Exemption and Simplified New Income Tax Slabs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Tax_Reforms_Relief_for_Middle-Class_and_Boost_for_Startups\" >Tax Reforms: Relief for Middle-Class and Boost for Startups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Customs_Duty_and_Tariff_Proposals\" >Customs Duty and Tariff Proposals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Fiscal_Deficit_Projections_Insurance_KYC_and_Market_Borrowing\" >Fiscal Deficit Projections, Insurance, KYC and Market Borrowing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Tourism_and_Innovation_in_Budget_2025\" >Tourism and Innovation in Budget 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#A_New_Era_of_Energy_and_Infrastructure_in_Budget_2025\" >A New Era of Energy and Infrastructure in Budget 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Budget_2025_Making_Education_and_Healthcare_More_Accessible_for_All\" >Budget 2025: Making Education and Healthcare More Accessible for All<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Key_Announcements_on_MSMEs_and_Industry_Initiatives\" >Key Announcements on MSMEs and Industry Initiatives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Budget_2025s_Push_for_Local_Production_Solar_Energy_and_Vocational_Training\" >Budget 2025\u2019s Push for Local Production, Solar Energy, and Vocational Training<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/budget-2025\/#Agriculture_Development_Plans_and_Key_Initiatives\" >Agriculture Development Plans and Key Initiatives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/\">Personal Finance<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/budgeting-and-savings\/\">Budgeting and Savings<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Budget 2025 Is Here: Check Out the Key Budget Highlights<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The day we&#8217;ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. The Union Budget 2025 is being presented, and with it, questions are on everyone\u2019s mind. Will middle-class families get a break? Are there new opportunities for young entrepreneurs? Will the tax exemptions go up? Is there something in it for startups or the agriculture sector?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s see what the Finance Minister has in store for us this year. This is a significant milestone as she closes in on Morarji Desai&#8217;s record of 10 Budget presentations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-key-focus-areas-of-budget-2025-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Focus_Areas_of_Budget_2025\"><\/span><strong>Key Focus Areas of Budget 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Focus Area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tax Reforms<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; No tax for income up to Rs 12 Lakh- Simplified tax slabs- Tax relief for higher-income earners<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Support for MSMEs &amp; Startups<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Credit guarantee cover for MSMEs increased- New fund-of-funds for startups- MSMEs to be a growth engine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Agricultural Growth &amp; Rural Prosperity<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Special focus on 100 low-productivity districts- Support for 1.7 crore farmers- High-yielding seed mission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Manufacturing &amp; Financial Inclusion<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Strengthening &#8220;Make in India&#8221;Custom credit cards for micro SMEsNational Manufacturing Mission<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Inclusive Growth<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Focus on poor, youth, farmers, and women- Sector-specific plans for balanced development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Education &amp; Skill Development<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; 5 National Centers of Excellence for Skilling- 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs to foster innovation- Day-care cancer centres in districts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare &amp; Social Welfare<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; 10,000 new medical college seats by FY26- Social security for gig workers- Infrastructure for 120 new destinations under the Udaan scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Infrastructure Development<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Rs 10.18 lakh crore capital expenditure&nbsp;Maritime development fund- Greenfield airports in Bihar and new water supply initiatives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Energy Transition &amp; Regional Development<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; 100 GW nuclear energy by 2047&nbsp;Small modular reactor research-&nbsp;Support for 100 tourism destinations in partnership with states<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Global Economic &amp; Geopolitical Considerations<\/strong><\/td><td>&#8211; Strategic focus on reducing tax litigation- Boosting India\u2019s global economic standing through stable growth and regional cooperation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-budget-highlights-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Highlights_2025\"><\/span>Budget Highlights 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are the key budget highlights 2025 you should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-income-tax-exemption-and-simplified-new-income-tax-slabs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Income_Tax_Exemption_and_Simplified_New_Income_Tax_Slabs\"><\/span>Income Tax Exemption and Simplified New Income Tax Slabs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the biggest news of this year\u2019s budget!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No Tax Up to Rs 12 Lakh<\/strong>: Individuals with annual incomes up to Rs 12 lakh will now be completely exempt from paying income tax. This is a major relief, especially for the middle-income group.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tax Relief for Higher Incomes<\/strong>: For those earning Rs 25 lakh, they will benefit from a tax reduction of Rs 1.1 lakh under the new system.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This will help those in the higher-income brackets too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Income Tax Slabs<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Up to Rs 4 lakh \u2013 No tax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs 4 lakh \u2013 Rs 8 lakh \u2013 5%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs 8 lakh \u2013 Rs 12 lakh \u2013 12%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs 12 lakh \u2013 Rs 16 lakh \u2013 15%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs 16 lakh \u2013 Rs 20 lakh \u2013 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rs 20 lakh \u2013 Rs 24 lakh \u2013 25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Above Rs 24 lakh \u2013 30%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These new slabs offer more tax relief to individuals across different income groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-tax-reforms-relief-for-middle-class-and-boost-for-startups\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Reforms_Relief_for_Middle-Class_and_Boost_for_Startups\"><\/span>Tax Reforms: Relief for Middle-Class and Boost for Startups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Budget 2025, the government has declared the simplification of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) and Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/tds-vs-tcs\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#d79b30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Know the difference between TDS and TCS<\/mark><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/tds-vs-tcs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#d79b30\" class=\"has-inline-color\">!<\/mark><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>TCS Relief for Education Loans<\/strong>: TCS on education loans (up to Rs 10 lakh from specified financial institutions) will be removed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extension of Tax Filing Time<\/strong>: Taxpayers now have up to 4 years to file updated tax returns (previously, it was 2 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for Startups<\/strong>: The period for startups to avail tax benefits has been extended by 5 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Higher TCS Threshold for LRS<\/strong>: The TCS on foreign remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) has been increased from <strong>Rs 7 lakh<\/strong> to <strong>Rs 10 lakh<\/strong>, providing more flexibility for international transactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>TDS Relief on Rent<\/strong>: If you are paying rent, the TDS threshold has been raised to <strong>Rs 6 lakh<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Penalties for TCS Delay<\/strong>: Delays in paying TCS will no longer be treated as a criminal offence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-Occupied Property<\/strong>: Taxpayers can now declare the value of up to <strong>two self-occupied properties<\/strong> as <strong>nil<\/strong>, reducing their tax burden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>International Tax Relief<\/strong>: Safe harbour rules will be expanded to make international tax matters easier and reduce litigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Support for Startups<\/strong>: Startups now have an extra <strong>five years<\/strong> to take advantage of tax benefits, helping them grow and succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-customs-duty-and-tariff-proposals\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customs_Duty_and_Tariff_Proposals\"><\/span>Customs Duty and Tariff Proposals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government is eliminating 7 tariff rates to ease trade and promote easier imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>36 life-saving medicines are now fully exempt from Basic Customs Duty (BCD).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The BCD on flat panel displays will be raised from 10% to 20%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customs duty on open-cell TV panels has been reduced to 5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 critical minerals will be exempt from BCD, and 35 capital goods, especially for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, will also be added to the exemption list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-fiscal-deficit-projections-insurance-kyc-and-market-borrowing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fiscal_Deficit_Projections_Insurance_KYC_and_Market_Borrowing\"><\/span>Fiscal Deficit Projections, Insurance, KYC and Market Borrowing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For FY25, the fiscal deficit is projected to be 4.8% of GDP, with an aim to bring it down to 4.4% by FY26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Net tax receipts for FY26 are estimated to be Rs 28.37 lakh crore, while the gross market borrowing for FY26 is expected to be Rs 14.82 lakh crore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector has been increased from 74% to 100%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A centralised KYC registry will be introduced to streamline financial processes across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-tourism-and-innovation-in-budget-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tourism_and_Innovation_in_Budget_2025\"><\/span>Tourism and Innovation in Budget 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50 tourism destinations will be developed with state partnerships to enhance infrastructure and attract global tourists. The Mudra loans will be available for businesses like homestays to promote local tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is more to it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The government is aiming to boost medical tourism with initiatives like &#8220;Heal-in-India.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A deep-tech fund of funds will support technological innovation in the startup ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-a-new-era-of-energy-and-infrastructure-in-budget-2025\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Era_of_Energy_and_Infrastructure_in_Budget_2025\"><\/span>A New Era of Energy and Infrastructure in Budget 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new nuclear energy mission aims to add 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047. Rs 20,000 crore will be allocated to research and development of small modular reactors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New financial assistance will be provided for the development of greenfield airports in Bihar and for the Western Kosi Canal project.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-budget-2025-making-education-and-healthcare-more-accessible-for-all\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_Making_Education_and_Healthcare_More_Accessible_for_All\"><\/span>Budget 2025: Making Education and Healthcare More Accessible for All<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India is all set to move ahead with exciting initiatives declared in the Union Budget 2025!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Broadband Connectivity<\/strong>: All government secondary schools and primary healthcare centres will get broadband connections, ensuring better access to digital resources and telemedicine services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vocational Training<\/strong>: To improve skill development, five National Centers of Excellence for Skilling will be set up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure in IITs<\/strong>: Additional infrastructure support will be provided to five IITs established after 2014.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Artificial Intelligence in Education<\/strong>: Three Centres of Excellence in AI will be created to enhance the use of technology in education, with a \u20b9500 crore investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cancer Care<\/strong>: Day-care cancer centres will be available in every district by 2025-26, with 200 centres planned to ensure accessible cancer treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical Education Expansion<\/strong>: 10,000 new seats in medical colleges and hospitals will be added in FY26, increasing opportunities for aspiring doctors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PPP Mode Infrastructure<\/strong>: Each infrastructure-related ministry will create a three-year plan for development in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode, improving efficiency and collaboration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interest-Free Loans to States<\/strong>: Rs 1.5 lakh crore in 50-year interest-free loans will be given to states for capital expenditure, helping boost regional infrastructure development.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Asset Monetisation<\/strong>: A strategic asset monetisation plan will be launched for the period until FY30, unlocking the potential of government assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urban Challenge Fund<\/strong>: With an investment of Rs 1 lakh crore, an Urban Challenge Fund will address urbanisation challenges and infrastructure growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Supply Infrastructure<\/strong>: MoUs will be signed with states under the Jal Jeevan Mission to improve water supply infrastructure across the country.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-key-announcements-on-msmes-and-industry-initiatives-\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Announcements_on_MSMEs_and_Industry_Initiatives\"><\/span><strong>Key Announcements on MSMEs and Industry Initiatives<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India Post will be updated into a large public logistics organisation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) will be given more attention as a major growth driver, focusing on 5.7 crore MSMEs across India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The credit guarantee cover for MSMEs will be doubled from Rs 10 crore to Rs 20 crore, especially benefiting startups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customised credit cards with a limit of Rs 5 lakh will be issued for micro SMEs to help them access easy finance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new fund-of-funds worth Rs 10,000 crore will be set up to support startups and help them grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A special scheme for the footwear and leather sector will create 22 lakh jobs and attract Rs 4 lakh crore in investments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A new initiative will be introduced to turn India into a global manufacturing hub for toys, boosting both local production and exports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-budget-2025%E2%80%99s-push-for-local-production-solar-energy-and-vocational-training\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025s_Push_for_Local_Production_Solar_Energy_and_Vocational_Training\"><\/span>Budget 2025\u2019s Push for Local Production, Solar Energy, and Vocational Training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new National Manufacturing Mission will be launched to boost the &#8220;Make in India&#8221; initiative, encouraging local production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new urea plant will be built in Namrup, Assam, with a capacity to produce 1.27 lakh tonnes of urea annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The government will focus on creating a solar energy ecosystem, including making solar cells, batteries, and other related products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To support innovation, 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs will be set up across India, inspiring students to think creatively and build new ideas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadband internet will be made available in all government schools and healthcare centres to improve access to information and services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Five National Centers of Excellence for Skilling will be established to train people in vocational skills and help them get better job opportunities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-agriculture-development-plans-and-key-initiatives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Agriculture_Development_Plans_and_Key_Initiatives\"><\/span>Agriculture Development Plans and Key Initiatives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the key steps being taken in the Union Budget 2025 to boost India\u2019s agricultural sector:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An agricultural program will target 100 districts with low productivity to improve farm output and help these regions grow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana will focus on these 100 low-productivity districts to uplift farmers and enhance their income.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The agricultural initiative aims to support 1.7 crore farmers, offering them more resources and opportunities for growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A national mission will be launched to promote the use of high-yielding seeds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 5-year mission will be introduced to boost cotton production specifically.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An enabling framework will be created for the sustainable development of fisheries in India\u2019s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), ensuring better management and growth of marine resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The loan limit under the new Kisan scheme will be increased to Rs 5 lakh from the previous Rs 3 lakh, providing farmers with more financial support for their activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s not all! 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