Chhattisgarh Elections 2023: Bhupesh Baghel Promises Farm Loan Waiver If Congress Wins Again
The Chhattisgarh Assembly elections will take place in two phases. The initial phase, encompassing 20 seats, is scheduled for November 7, while the remaining 70 seats will go to the polls on November 17.
Oct 23, 2023, 19:43 PM IST
Punjab CM Channi writes to PM Modi seeking complete waiver of farmers' debt
He said farmer leaders had recently met him in Chandigarh with their demands and only one major issue that remained pending was that of farm debt.
Nov 30, 2021, 18:55 PM IST
Won't let PM Modi sleep until all farm loans waived: Rahul Gandhi
In a stinging attack on what he described as crony capitalism, Rahul said the government has turned a blind eye to the loans given to 15 top industrialists of the country.
Dec 18, 2018, 14:31 PM IST
Farmers' stir remains peaceful, but vegetable prices rise
Madhya Pradesh remained largely calm on the third day (Sunday) of the 10-day agitation by farmers demanding remunerative prices for their produce and waiver of farm loans.
Jun 03, 2018, 23:23 PM IST
Kumaraswamy promises farm loan waiver in 15 days, Yeddyurappa accuses Karnataka CM of betraying farmers
BJP's Karnataka unit chief BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday threatened to launch a stir against the state government accusing Kumaraswamy of 'betraying' farmers.
May 30, 2018, 19:17 PM IST
Modi Cabinet approves sops for farmers; slashes crop loan interest by as much as 4%
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the interest subvention scheme (ISS) for the year 2017-18 which will help farmers getting short term crop loan up to Rs 3 lakh payable within one year at only 4 percent per annum.
Jun 14, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
States will have to bear farm loan waivers from own coffers: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday said the union government will not partake in state's fiscal leverage in waiving farm loans and made it clear that the cost has to be borne by them.
Jun 12, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Punjab farmers, SAD-BJP activists hold protests across Punjab
"All seven farmer organisations held dharnas outside the offices of all the deputy commissioners in the state in support of their demands.
Jun 12, 2017, 15:11 PM IST
Congress demands national policy on farm loans
He demanded an "unconditional apology" from Amit Shah.
Jun 11, 2017, 21:15 PM IST
Farm loan waivers increase risk of fiscal slippages, higher inflation: RBI
Raising its concern on state governments waiving off farm loans, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday said that such actions increase the risk of slippages and contribute to inflation sooner or later.
Jun 07, 2017, 19:10 PM IST
Arun Jaitley says no plan to tax farm income
India`s finance minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday that the government has no plans to tax agricultural income, a day after a senior economic adviser touched a political nerve by proposing farmers pay income tax like people in cities.
Apr 26, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
Drought-hit Karnataka seeks waiver of 50% farm loans
Reeling under severe drought, Karnataka on Thursday urged the Centre to waive off 50 per cent of the farm loans, as the state government is ready to write off the rest.
Nov 24, 2016, 22:42 PM IST
Focus on mobile tech for last mile delivery: RBI panel to banks
In order to promote financial inclusion, a RBI panel on Monday asked banks to focus more on mobile technology for last mile service delivery, phasing out interest subsidy on farm loans and move towards universal insurance scheme for all crops.
Dec 28, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
RBI concerned over cases against banks in Maha on farm loans
Even as Maharashtra initiates criminal proceedings against some banks for "not" meeting farm loan target, Reserve Bank Tuesday defended them saying lenders have been doing a commendable job in agriculture sector.
Jul 14, 2015, 22:12 PM IST
RBI instructs banks to restructure farm loans
The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it has instructed banks to restructure loans of farmers whose crops have been damaged by the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms.
Apr 08, 2015, 14:44 PM IST
