Govt to launch new scheme to strengthen deep-tech for defence sector: FM
The Hindu
Budget 2024: Finance Minister announces new scheme to strengthen deep tech for defence sector, promote investment in agriculture, construct railway corridors.
A new scheme will be launched to strengthen deep tech for the defence sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1.
Presenting the interim Budget 2024-25, Ms. Sitharaman also said the government will promote public and private investment in post-harvesting agriculture activities.
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She said the application of nano DAP on various crops will be expanded in agri-climatic zones.
The Finance Minister said that three major railway corridors, including for cement, will be constructed, and 40,000 normal railway bogies will be converted to Vande Bharat standard.