Finance Minister's 2nd Phase of Announcement on Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan worth Rs. 20 Lakh Crore

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The Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman made the second phase of announcements of the fiscal stimulus under the 20 Lakh Crore Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. In the first announcement on 13 May, the Finance Minister revealed Rs 6 lakh crore package comprising Rs 3 lakh crore of collateral-free loans for small businesses and a Rs 30,000 crore lifeline to NBFC and housing finance companies along with a Rs 90,000 crore bailout to cash-starved electricity distribution companies and gave construction firms up to 6 more months to complete the government projects. Sitharaman also announced 25% cut in the TDS, TCS rate for non-salaried payments for period up to March 31, 2021. Keep on reading for the second phase of reveal of the Self-reliant India Scheme of the government.

2nd Press Conference Video by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Highlights of Second Tranche of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Economic Package
Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan PDF 2 of Economic Package

Second Tranche focused on Migrant Workers, Street vendors, Small Traders, Self Employed People, Small Farmers. The FM covers 9 major announcement of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan here-

– 3 announcements for migrant workers
– 1 for shishu loan within mudra
– 1 for street vendors
– 1 for housing
– 1 for employment generations largely for tribal
– 2 for small farmers

Finance Minister also said “If we do not speak about a certain component today, it does not mean that government has forgotten about any particular segment, more initiatives are being announced.”

Highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 1st Announcement on Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Economic Package

2nd Press Conference Video by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The second tranche of the contours of India’s massive Rs 20 lakh crore fiscal stimulus announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was announced by the Finance Minister on 14 May at 4PM. FM started the speech by referring to the aid provided to the poor, needy, farmers during the COVID-19 period. 3 crore marginal farmers had received loans worth Rs 4 lakh crore at low rates with a moratorium by the RBI. 63 lakh loans of Rs 86,600 crore approved in agriculture between March 1 and April 30.

Govt provided states Rs 11,000 crore to states for migrant labourers by allowing states to utilise SDRF for setting up shelters.

Highlights of Second Tranche of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan Economic Package

The second round of eco booster came for small farmers, small traders, street vendors.

Free Foodgrain Supply to Migrants for next 2 months- Central government to spend 3500 crore to provide free foodgrain supply to migrants and the benefit is also extended to 8 crore migrants who do not have ration cards or are not covered under national food security act. Govt will give 5 kgs/person of wheat or rice and 1 kg/family of channa for non-PDS card holders for 2 months.

1 Nation 1 Ration Card will be implemented- 67 crore beneficiaries in 23 states will get covered in this scheme by August 2020 and FM said that they’ll ensure 100% coverage of ration card portability by March 2021.

Affordable rent and accommodation for migrant worker and urban poor in PM Awas Yojana– incentivising industries for accommodation for housing of migrants. Govt is looking to convert vacant buildings in metro cities for housing.

Interest Subvention Incentive of 2% in Shishu Loan in Mudra- loans under Rs. 50,000 qualify for Interest SOP. Over 3 Crore mudhra shishu loan beneficiaries to get SOP.

Easy Access to Credit for all Street Vendors– 5000 crore special credit facility for 50 lakh street vendors.

Credit Link subsidy Scheme for housing extended upto March 2021 for Lowest Strata of Middle Income Group– The scheme was started in 2017 and is being extended for 1 year for families with annual income upto 6 to 18 Lakhs only can enroll for affordable housing. The scheme is expected to benefit 2.5 Lakh families.

Promoting Employment in Tribal Area- Rs 6,000 crore CAMPA funds will be made available in tribal and adivasi areas for job creation and development activities