While presenting Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture sector. <br /><br />She said, "For sector comprising agriculture, allied activities, irrigation and rural development, an allocation of Rs 2.83 lakh crore has been made for 2020-21."<br /><br />She further added, "Village Storage Scheme run by Self Help Groups, will provide holding capacity for farmers, women in villages can regain their status as 'Dhaanya Lakshmi'."
