India seeks parliamentary approval for extra ₹44,143 crore spending, mainly for agriculture and fertilizers.

The Indian government has requested Parliament's approval for an additional expenditure of ₹44,143 crore in the current fiscal year, mainly for the agriculture and fertilizer sectors, including subsidies. This request comes through the first batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants, with assurances that it won't impact the fiscal deficit target of 4.9%, as higher receipts could offset the spending.

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