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RBI said farmers can avail of short-term crop loans of up to Rs 3 lakh at subsidised interest rate of 7 per cent. Photo: PTI

Farm loan waivers to have lasting impact on economy: RBI Governor

Urjit Patel called for lasting solutions like building irrigation capabilities and cold storage chains,etc.

1 Sept 2017 9:50 AM IST

The farmers agitation demanded blanket waiver on all loans to any person fulfilling the criteria of a farmer.

Maharashtra disbursed Rs 8,332 crore crop loan

Loans have been given for period starting June 1 till June 12 for current Kharif season.

16 Jun 2017 9:44 AM IST

To provide relief to farmers hit by natural calamities, the government has decided to give two per cent interest subsidy for the first year on the restructured amount. (Photo: PTI)

Centre approves disbursal of short-term crop loans to farmers

Those who repay on time will get a three per cent rebate; that is, they will be charged only four per cent interest.

15 Jun 2017 3:35 AM IST

Rice has around 1020 times more arsenic than other cereal crops as rice is cultivated in flooded conditions.

Farm loans: Interest subsidy on short-term loans raised

The Cabinet has approved the total expenditure of Rs 20,339 crore in 2017 as interest subsidy on short-term crop loans.

14 Jun 2017 2:08 PM IST

File picture of farmers.

Farm loan waivers may cost Rs 1.5-2.3 lakh crore

So far, Maharashtra and UP have waived nearly 30-40 per cent of outstanding agri-bank credit.

22 Jun 2017 4:16 PM IST