Union Cabinet approves formation of 3 cooperative societies, incentive scheme to promote digital payments
The Hindu
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the Union Cabinet’s latest decisions in New Delhi
The Union Cabinet has approved the formation of three new cooperative societies, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav announced during the Cabinet Briefing in New Delhi. These societies would focus on seed availability to farmers, organic farming and exports, benefiting farmers.
The Cabinet also approved an incentive scheme with an outlay of ₹2,600 crore to promote digital payment sector.
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