<h1>Finance Minister's 2015-16 Budget Boosts Agriculture with Organic Farming and Efficient Irrigation Initiatives.</h1> The Union Budget 2015-16, presented by the Finance Minister, emphasizes support for agriculture through initiatives like the Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana for organic farming and the Pradhanmantri Gram Sinchai Yojana, which aims to enhance irrigation efficiency with the 'Per Drop More Crop' approach. An allocation of Rs. 5,300 crore is designated for micro-irrigation, watershed development, and the irrigation scheme. The Finance Minister encouraged state governments to contribute significantly to these efforts to improve soil health and water management in agriculture.