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Maharashtra releases third batch of 3.51 lakh farmers for loan waiver
The Maharashtra government has announced the third list of eligible beneficiaries under its crop loan waiver scheme, covering approximately 3.51 lakh farmers. The release marks continued progress in the state's efforts to provide financial relief to cultivators burdened by agricultural debt.
LSN India ·
The state government's agriculture department has made public the third installment of farmers qualifying for the crop loan waiver programme, bringing the total number of beneficiaries identified thus far to a significant portion of Maharashtra's agricultural community. The third list comprises 3.51 lakh cultivators deemed eligible based on the established criteria and verification procedures.
The crop loan waiver scheme, a key welfare initiative in Maharashtra, aims to provide relief to farming households struggling with accumulated agricultural debt. The staggered release of beneficiary lists has allowed the administration to process applications methodically and cross-verify eligibility against government records.
Farmers included in the third list can now proceed with the necessary procedures to claim their loan waiver benefits. The state has directed district administrations and cooperative bank branches to facilitate the claims process and ensure swift disbursement of funds to eligible cultivators.
The announcement comes as Maharashtra continues to grapple with agrarian distress across several districts. Agricultural economists and farming associations have underscored the importance of such relief measures in providing immediate support to farmers while structural issues affecting rural livelihoods are addressed through longer-term policy interventions.