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- Agricultural Sector
- Expansion of Kisan Credit Card Loan Entitlement: The loan entitlement under the Kisan Credit Card scheme has been increased from ₹300,000 to ₹500,000 per farmer.
- Focus on Natural Farming: The government has initiated a program to promote natural farming among one crore farmers, supported by certification and branding. This initiative aims to reduce dependency on synthetic chemicals and improve soil health.
- Healthcare Sector
- Increased Budget Allocation: The healthcare budget has been increased by 2.50-3% to enhance infrastructure, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas.
- Promotion of Research and Innovation: A new program, the Scheme for Promotion of Research and Innovation in the Pharma MedTech Sector (PRIP scheme), has been introduced with a budget outlay of ₹5,000 crore. This scheme aims to strengthen research infrastructure and promote innovation in areas such as new chemical entities, medical devices, and antimicrobial resistance.
Question:
1 What is the new loan entitlement limit under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme as per the government's recent decision?
- A) ₹500,000
- B) ₹300,000
- C) ₹400,000
- D) ₹700,000