The total allocation for rural, agricultural and allied sectors for 2017-18 is Rs 187223 crore, which is 24% higher than last year's2. The target for agriculture credit is fixed at Rs 10 lakh crore4. Target for agricultural credit in 2017-18 fixed at Rs 10 lakh per person, Finance Minister says5. A dedicated micro-irrigation fund will be set up by NABARD to achieve the goal of 'Per Drop More Crop'. Dairy processing infrastructure fund will be set up under NABARD, with fund of 8,000 crore

Source: Times of India February 01, 2017 06:22 UTC