Question : SPECIAL FUNDS FOR LOANS TO FARMERS



(a) whether the Government proposes to set up special funds to provide loans to small and marginal farmers;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether a part of this loan is taken away by brokers in lieu of making the loan available; and

(d) if so, the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to make available full amount of loan to the farmers?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)

(a): No, Sir.

(b) to (d): Do not arise.