In lieu of the Modi era, the Budget 2024-25 took a step forward from 2021 when PM Modi launched 35 crop varieties to address climate change and malnutrition. FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced that new 109 high-yielding and climate-resilient varieties of 32 crops will be released for farmers in this financial year. The govt will undertake comprehensive review of research to develop climate resilient seeds.