Govt, RBI's prompt policy measures helped reinvigorate economy with minimal damage: Finance ministry

24 Jun 2020 Evaluate

The Finance Ministry has cited ‘green shoots’ of recovery in agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors, and said the government and the RBI have taken prompt policy measures - both short term and long term - in a calibrated manner to reinvigorate the economy at the earliest with minimal damage. Stating that agricultural sector remains the foundation of the Indian economy, it said that a normal monsoon, as has been forecast, should support the rebooting of economy. It added that the commitment of the government towards both structural reforms and supportive social welfare measures will help build on these 'green shoots'.

The Ministry has stated that though the GDP contribution of the sector may not be very large (in relation to industry and services), its growth has a very positive impact on the large population dependent on agriculture. Further, it said the recent landmark reforms announced in the sector will go a long way in building efficient value chains and ensuring better returns for farmers.

It also said that early green shoots of economic revival have also emerged in May and June with real activity indicators like electricity and fuel consumption, inter and intra-state movement of goods, retail financial transactions witnessing pick up. It added that India becoming the world's second largest manufacturer of personal protective equipment (PPE) within two months shows the resilience of the manufacturing sector.

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