Farmer Income

Make own strategy to double farmers' income: Minister Radha Mohan Singh tells states

The centre has already come out with a four-volume report suggesting ways to boost farmers' income, which states will have to study and see how best it can be implemented in each state, he said.

Budget 2017 highlights: Arun Jaitley scores 10/10 on political messaging ahead of Assembly polls

A budget isn't merely an account of the government's income-expenditure and planned layout of proposed revenues and spending for the next fiscal.

Full text: Arun Jaitley's Union Budget 2017 focuses on recovery after demonetisation

India will ramp up spending on rural areas, infrastructure and fighting poverty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said as he unveiled his annual budget on Wednesday, adding the impact on growth from the government's cash crackdown would wear off soon.

Highlights Union Budget 2017-18: Arun Jaitley's fourth budget is for the poor, abolishes FIPB

Addressing Parliament, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called his fourth budget one for the poor.

Highlights Union Budget 2017-18: Highest ever allocation to MGNREGA at Rs 48,000 crore

India will ramp up spending on rural areas, infrastructure and fighting poverty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said as he unveiled his annual budget on Wednesday, adding the impact on growth from the government's cash crackdown would wear off soon.

Highlights Union Budget 2017-18: Arun Jaitley gives push to rural sector, housing for growth recovery

Addressing parliament, Jaitley called his fourth budget one for the poor. Yet, while vowing prudent fiscal management, he also raised his 2017/18 federal deficit target to 3.2 percent of gross domestic product to cover his spending promises.