Raipur (thestates.news) | Following the instructions of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai, short-term agricultural loans are being extensively distributed to farmers across the state. Till date, short-term agricultural loans worth nearly Rs 6,281 crore has been distributed to farmers through 2,058 cooperative societies under state cooperative banks. This year, the state government has set a target of distributing Rs 7,300 crore in loans. The loans are being provided to farmers according to their demands, based on the area under cultivation. As of this date last year, Rs 6,193 crore in short-term agricultural loans had been distributed.
It is noteworthy that the state government launched the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme to meet the initial needs of farmers and facilitate agricultural activities. One of the main objectives of this scheme is to protect farmers from falling into the clutches of moneylenders. At present, lakhs of farmers in the state are benefiting from this scheme, which not only provides relief for initial and farming needs but also contributes to a continuous increase in crop production.
