Finance Ministry issued advisory letter to states on aligning bonus policies with national priorities for pulses, oilseeds, and millets.
Government aims to reduce import dependence for essential crops while promoting sustainable agriculture and nutritional security.
Economic Survey shows edible oil import dependence fell from 63.2% to 56.25% between 2015-16 and 2023-24.
PM-KISAN provides Rs 6,000 to over 9 crore farmers while PM Fasal Bima Yojana covers 4 crore farmers.