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FM Sitharaman Unveils Ambitious Rural Economy Boost in Budget 2025

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-01T15:26:47.864411+05:30

- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to transform India Post with 1.5 lakh rural post offices, boosting the rural economy. - A new urea plant with a 12.7 lakh tonne capacity will be set up in Assam to strengthen agriculture. - Enhanced investment and turnover limits for MSMEs, along with improved credit access, will support small businesses and farmers. Source: [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/economy/india-post-to-be-turned-into-large-logistic-body-with-1-5-lakh-rural-post-offices-2852035.html), [The Times Of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/unione-budget-2025-india-post-to-be-transformed-into-large-logistic-body-with-1-5-lakh-rural-post-offices/articleshow/117819464.cms)

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to transform India Post with 1.5 lakh rural post offices, boosting the rural economy.
A new urea plant with a 12.7 lakh tonne capacity will be set up in Assam to strengthen agriculture.
Enhanced investment and turnover limits for MSMEs, along with improved credit access, will support small businesses and farmers.

Source: Zee News, The Times Of India