Rajasthan: Crop loans worth Rs 16000 Cr to be distributed, says CM Gehlot

On the occasion of inauguration of Cooperatives’ ATM and launch of online crop loan distribution by the Cooperative institutions at Rajasthan’s Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that it is duty of the state government to serve the farmers. He underlined that with the sanction of fresh loans for the farmers, this year the state government targeted to distribute crop loans worth Rs. 16,000 crore. The chief minister said that the state government would let no stone unturned in taking steps towards welfare of the farmers. Chief Minister also said that with the historical step of online process, distribution of crop loans would become simpler and more transparent. Now, the farmers would be able to withdraw cash from their loan accounts using ATM cards or POS machines. The Aadhaar-based crop loan distribution would remove various discrepancies and ensure timely benefit to the farmers, he added.