State Budget to Announce Farmer Debt Relief Scheme: Rs 35,000 Crore Needed

• State government plans an ambitious 'Farmer Debt Relief Scheme' requiring an estimated 35,000 crore rupees.
• Official announcement expected in the upcoming budget session, focusing on long-term farmer empowerment.
• Scheme emphasizes 'debt relief' over a one-time loan waiver, allocating 20,000 crore for small farmers and those affected by calamities.
• Incentives of up to 20,000 crore rupees considered for farmers who regularly repaid loans between 2021-2025.
• A committee led by Praveensinh Pardeshi is finalizing the framework, collecting loan data from various banks.