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Allocation needed to be increased after being nearly stagnant for years. 
The method was promoted as low-cost investment on part of farmers, but huge amounts are being raised for statewide implementation. 
Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by Rs 18,000 crore. 
The precipitous economic situation requires government to take control of the economy rather than sub-contract it to private capital. 
Reading between the lines of the Budget document on Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana. 
This is just one of a series of cartoons on the Union Budget. 
Here’s taking stock of what the Union Budget 2019 had for renewable energy and access to energy. 
Budget allocation for Ministry of Rural Development gets Rs 5,200 crore extra. 
The government allocated Rs 9,150.36 crore for National Rural Drinking Water Programme — increase of 69% from last year. 
The mission will now aim to turn waste into energy and better solid waste management in rural areas. 
Among others, fund allocation for upgrading district hospitals to medical colleges goes south. 
The sops include tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on loans taken to buy e-vehicles, more charging station in smart cities, highways. 
Rs 75,000 crore for income assistance to boost rural consumption, claims government. 
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