Tamil Nadu extends crop loan waiver by one month ahead of Diwali; eligible farmers to get relief of up to ₹75,000
The TVK government expanded its crop loan waiver scheme, allocating an additional ₹2,842.77 crore and extending eligibility through March 31, 2026.
The Tamil Nadu government has extended its crop loan waiver scheme by one month, bringing relief to farmers on the eve of Diwali. The revised scheme now extends relief up to ₹75,000 to eligible farmers who took crop loans between May 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. This extension covers farmers with loans up to ₹75,000, who will receive a full waiver, and those with loans exceeding ₹75,000, who will be eligible for a waiver of up to ₹75,000.
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