<h1>Union Budget 2021-22: Finance Minister Unveils Nine Initiatives for Agriculture, Farmers' Welfare, and Rural Development.</h1> The Finance Minister announced nine measures aimed at boosting agriculture, farmers' welfare, and rural development as part of the Union Budget 2021-22. Key initiatives include extending the SWAMITVA Scheme nationwide, enhancing agricultural credit to Rs. 16.5 lakh crore, and increasing the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund by 33%. The Micro Irrigation Fund will be doubled, and the Operation Green Scheme will expand to cover 22 more perishable products. Additionally, 1,000 more mandis will be integrated with e-NAM, and APMCs will gain access to the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund. Investments are proposed for developing fishing harbors and a seaweed park in Tamil Nadu.