An allocation of Rs 39,100 crore to be made for NREGA An allocation of Rs 39,100 crore to be made for NREGA in 2009-10, an increase of 144 per cent. more
Work on National Food Security scheme has begun, says Mukherjee. Work on National Food Security scheme for providing food at cheaper rates to the poor has begun, says Mukherjee. more
Government committed to provide Rs 100 a day under NREGA Government is committed to provide Rs 100 a day as wages under NREGA, says Mukherjee. more
Rs 100 crore to be given as one time grant in aid to expand banks in unbanking areas. Rs 100 crore to be given as one time grant in aid to expand banks in unbanking areas. more
Banks and insurance firms to remain in public sector. Banks and insurance firms to remain in public sector. more
Expert committee to be set up to advise on pertroleum pricing An expert committee to be set up to advise on viable and sustainable pricing system for imported petroleum products, says Mukherjee. more
Subsidy regime for fertilisers to change to nutrient- based Subsidy regime for fertilisers to change to nutrient- based rather than price-based. more
Extension of stimulus package for print mediae by another six months Extension of stimulus package for print media by another six months beyond June 30 in view of the economic downturn. more
Extension of interest subvension scheme extended upto March 2010 Extension of interest subvension scheme extended upto March 2010 more
Allocation for market development assistance scheme enhanced by 148 per cent. Allocation for market development assistance scheme enhanced by 148 per cent. more
with the fast pace life of parents and vanishing joint family setup....More