budgetary allocation

Railways eyes makeover amid hopes of record capex

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Railways eyes makeover amid hopes of record capex

New Delhi: The budgetary allocation for the Indian Railways is expected to hit record levels as the government gears up to support a major makeover for the national transporter with the addition of modern and faster trains, and improved safety features. Capital expenditure for the railways is likely to be increased by about 25% of … Read more

Budget 2024: Govt seeks to reduce post-harvest losses, improve livestock health

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Budget 2024: Govt seeks to reduce post-harvest losses, improve livestock health

The government intends to bolster agriculture and allied sectors, including food processing, through enhanced private and public investment in post-harvest activities such as aggregation, modern storage, efficient supply chains, and marketing, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the interim budget for FY25 on Thursday. The minister also said the government will formulate a comprehensive … Read more