Rajasthan tribals seek budgetary support for sustainable agriculture, nutrition
JAIPUR, July 8, 2024 (PTI) – Ahead of the 2024-25 Budget presentation, tribal communities in southern Rajasthan advocate for allocations supporting sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and indigenous seed cultivation. Emphasizing water, forests, soil, livestock, and seeds, the tribals aim to boost economic growth in tribal-dominated regions. Suggestions submitted to the Finance Ministry underscore livelihood promotion through traditional farm practices and integration into skill development, alongside proposals for distributing small millet seeds in health and nutrition initiatives.
Ahead of the 2024-25 Budget to be presented in the State Assembly on July 10, the tribal communities in southern Rajasthan have sought allocations for supporting sustainable agriculture, nutrition, and indigenous seed cultivation. The budgetary plans should focus on water, forests, soil, livestock, and seeds to ensure economic growth of tribal-dominated areas, according to the tribals.
The tribal groups have sent their suggestions to the Finance Ministry in response to its invitation, while affirming that the comprehensive programmes focusing on livelihood promotion and integration of traditional farm practices into skill development would enhance the rural economy. Tribals have also recommended distribution of small millet seeds in the health and nutrition programmes.
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