(a) whether the Government intends to direct the NABARD to sanction refinance claim at previous interest
rate of 4.50% instead of 9.75%; and;
(b) if so, the details threreof?
(a) whether the Government intends to direct the NABARD to sanction refinance claim at previous interest
rate of 4.50% instead of 9.75%; and;
(b) if so, the details threreof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI NAMO NARAIN MEENA)
(a) & (b): Under the Interest Subvention Scheme on short term crop loans of Government of India, Cooperative Banks have been provided refinance through NABARD at the interest rate of 4.5% in 2011-12 to lend them at 7% p.a. The Finance Minister in the budget speech 2012-13 has announced for continuation of the interest subvention scheme in 2012-13 as well.