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Sudurpaschim provincial govt decides to provide interest-free loan to farmers

SUDURPASCHIM, June 18: Sudurpaschim provincial government has announced to provide interest-free loans to the farmers to promote commercial farming.
By Republica

SUDURPASCHIM, June 18: Sudurpaschim provincial government has announced to provide interest-free loans to the farmers to promote commercial farming.


In the provincial government's budget for the upcoming fiscal year released on Friday, the provincial government has announced to provide interest-free loans by bringing about reforms in the agricultural grants and properly utilizing such grants.


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The provincial government has allocated Rs 40 million to provide such a loan. The Province Agriculture Promotion Fund will extend such loans to farmers. 


The province has also planned to become self-reliant on legumes, spices and fruits within five years. Likewise, agriculture ambulance service will be run in partnership with other stakeholders for the market promotion of agricultural goods.


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