Question

How much budget was allotted to Agriculture and Allied sector in 2019-2020?
1. 33,467 Crore
2. 46,559 Crore
3. 17,186 Crore
4. None of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 46,559 Crore

The correct answer is Rs. 46559 Crore.

• There was the provision of Rs. 46559 Crore for the Agriculture sector in budget 2019-2020.
  • Total of Rs. 8000 Crore was allotted for Jai Kisan Crop Loan Waiver Scheme.
  • Under Indira Kisan Jyoti Scheme provision of Rs. 7117 Crore were allotted for a single connection and water pump/thresher.
  • Under Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana Rs. 2201 Crore was allotted.
  • Under Krishak Samriddh Yojana and Bhawantar / Flat Rate Scheme total Rs. 2720 was allotted.
  • All these allotments were provisioned in budget 2019-2020 for Agriculture and Allied sector.

• Under the Rural Development Department, Rs 17186 were provisioned.
• Schedule Tribe sub-plan was allotted Rs. 33467 Crore.