Sri Sathya Sai district wins PMDDKY award for farm credit excellence, agriculture promotion
The district excelled in disbursing bank loans to farmers on time, providing loans to 3,69,970 farmers worth ₹4,992 crore, ensuring investment support, hassle-free cultivation, and financial empowerment that led to quality crop production and economic development
Sri Sathya Sai district has been honored with the national Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) award for its exceptional performance in farm credit and agriculture promotion. The award was presented on Monday at the National Agricultural Science Complex in New Delhi, with Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan serving as the chief guest.
District Collector Shyam Prasad was recognized for the district's outstanding achievements in disbursing bank loans to farmers on time, providing support to 3,69,970 farmers with loans worth ₹4,992 crore. This financial assistance enabled investment in cultivation, hassle-free farming, and financial empowerment, resulting in high-quality crop production and economic development.
The Collector emphasized that the award has heightened the responsibility of the administration and pledged full government support to help farmers achieve higher yields and strengthen economic conditions. He expressed gratitude to all the hardworking farmers who tirelessly adopt innovative methods to revolutionize agriculture in the country. The Collector stated that Sri Sathya Sai district's commitment to farmer welfare will inspire other districts to enhance credit flow and promote sustainable agricultural growth.
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