New Delhi(NVI): The Centre today approved a Rs 4,558-crore scheme to promote dairy sector which will benefit around 95 lakh farmers.
During the Union Cabinet meeting today, Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that this scheme will take the “White revolution” to the next level.
He further said that the Cabinet has also decided to raise the benefit under the interest subvention scheme from 2 per cent to 2.5 per cent.
Both the decisions are aimed at benefitting the farming community, the I&B minister added.
Javedekar also announced that an empowered technology group will be set up to give suggestions on policy and procurement to ministries, PSUs and even industries.
The second phase of Swachh Bharat will start soon, Javadekar mentioned.
The Cabinet also approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission, which plays an advisory role to the government on complex legal issues.
