Budget 2012: On national mission for protein supplement

Mission for Protein Supplement is being strengthened. To improve productivity in the dairy sector, a Rs 2,242 crore project is being launched with World Bank assistance.

March 16, 2012 / 19:13 IST

This is what Pranab Mukherjee said on National Mission for Protein Supplement in the Budget 2012 document

Mission for Protein Supplement is being strengthened. To improve productivity in the dairy sector, a Rs 2,242 crore project is being launched with World Bank assistance. To broaden the scope of production of fish to coastal aquaculture, apart from fresh water aquaculture, the outlay in 2012-13 is being stepped up to Rs 500 crore. Suitable allocations are also being made for poultry, piggery and goat rearing.

first published: Mar 16, 2012 07:07 pm

Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!

Subscribe to Tech Newsletters

Al Edge Newsletter On Saturdays

Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend.
MC Tech 3 Newsletter Daily-Weekdays

Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.

Advisory Alert: It has come to our attention that certain individuals are representing themselves as affiliates of Moneycontrol and soliciting funds on the false promise of assured returns on their investments. We wish to reiterate that Moneycontrol does not solicit funds from investors and neither does it promise any assured returns. In case you are approached by anyone making such claims, please write to us at grievanceofficer@nw18.com or call on 02268882347