The scheme is set to benefit 1,443,000 loan accounts in total, including 834,000 marginal farmers and 516,000 small farmers. The announcement reflects an enhanced policy intervention following farmer feedback received during a government review meeting, where concerns regarding agricultural debt burdens and rising input costs were highlighted.
According to official details, the waiver increases the earlier limit of ₹50,000, demonstrating a revised approach to address financial stress in the farming community. The total fiscal impact of the expanded waiver package is estimated at ₹5,932 crore, representing a substantial commitment from the state administration.
கூட்டுறவு வங்கிகளின் மூலம் ரூ.75,000/- வரை பயிர்க்கடன் பெற்ற குறு, சிறு மற்றும் இதர பெரு விவசாயிகளுக்கு 100 சதவீதம் முழுமையாக பயிர்க்கடன் தள்ளுபடி செய்து மாண்புமிகு தமிழ்நாடு முதலமைச்சர் திரு.ச. ஜோசப் விஜய் அவர்கள் அறிவிப்பு#CMJosephVijay pic.twitter.com/81mtpmhO1p
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In addition to the primary waiver benefit, farmers holding larger outstanding loans will receive relief of ₹35,000 under the revised structure. The government has also confirmed that the financial assistance will be credited directly to cooperative banking institutions within 45 to 60 days, ensuring timely debt adjustment and easing liquidity pressures in rural areas.
The announcement comes amid ongoing challenges faced by farmers, including rising cultivation costs and unpredictable weather conditions that have intensified financial strain across agricultural regions of Tamil Nadu. The scheme is positioned as a targeted intervention to stabilize rural credit systems and provide immediate relief to affected farming households.
The initiative is expected to strengthen agricultural resilience while reducing the burden of institutional debt, reinforcing the state’s focus on supporting the farming sector through structured financial assistance and policy responsiveness.
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