UP Crosses 1 Lakh Digital Kisan Credit Card Applications In 8 Months, Ranks First In Country

Lucknow, October 8 - Uttar Pradesh has reached an impressive milestone in the country by registering over 1 lakh applications for Digital Kisan Credit Card (e-KCC) within just 8 months, according to the latest data. This makes the state the first in India to achieve this feat, with Karnataka and Haryana following in second and third places respectively.

The Digital KCC portal, launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in February this year, aims to simplify the process of availing agricultural credit for small and marginal farmers.

Prior to the initiation of this initiative, farmers had to physically visit bank branches to submit applications, documents, and complete various procedures for agricultural loans. The Digital KCC facility allows farmers to apply and complete the entire process digitally from the comfort of their homes, saving time and effort. This digital transformation in the agricultural sector has proven to be a boon for farmers, making it easier for them to access the formal agricultural credit system.

Speaking on the matter, Cooperation Minister JPS Rathore mentioned that the e-KCC was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to connect farmers to the agricultural credit system through technology, simplifying the loan-obtaining process. The fact that 1 lakh farmers applied for the facility within such a short span of time is a testament to the increased accessibility of digital agricultural services in the state.

This achievement highlights the farmer-centric policies of the double-engine government and marks a significant step towards providing timely financial assistance for agricultural needs.