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Mint
23-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Current agri loans over ₹28 lakh crore, but no waiver plan: Govt
The Centre has informed that agricultural loans worth over ₹ 28.5 lakh crore are outstanding but ruled out any plans for a waiver, minister of state in the ministry of finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in response to a question in Lok Sabha on Monday. Responding to Parliamentary questions by Lok Sabha MPs Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar, Maharashtra), Hanuman Beniwal (Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, Rajasthan) and others, the Ministry of Finance informed Monday that outstanding agricultural loans stood at ₹ 28,50,779.43 crore as of March 31, 2025. These are due from 1,762.96 lakh accounts. 'No proposal to waive off the outstanding agricultural loans, is under consideration with Union Government,' the government said. Meanwhile, it is important to note that farmer loans are different from other categories of lending such as personal loans but lately the stance of cooperative banks to insist on credit score for approval of loans has rattled farmers no end. Read this Livemint for details on this. However, it added that several measures have been taken 'to provide relief and to improve the economic conditions of the farmers which inter-alia includes timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) under which crop loan up to ₹ 3 lakh is provided at subsidized interest rates under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) with additional incentives for timely repayment, fixation of progressively increased agricultural credit target, issuance of revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines to ensure improved credit flow to the agricultural sector etc.' The top five states in terms of outstanding agricultural loans are Tamil Nadu: ₹ 4,03,367 crore; Andhra Pradesh: ₹ 3,08,716 crore; Maharashtra: ₹ 2,60,799 crore; Uttar Pradesh: ₹ 2,28,560 crore; Karnataka: ₹ 2,22,301 crore. State Loans ( ₹ crore) Rajasthan 1,87,322 MP 1,62,385 Kerala 1,52,198 Telangana 1,44,346 Gujarat 1,44,330 Punjab 1,04,353 (Source: Other states with dues in excess of ₹ 1 lakh crore are Rajasthan: ₹ 1,87,322 crore; Madhya Pradesh: ₹ 1,62,385 crore; Kerala: ₹ 1,52,198 crore; Telangana: ₹ 1,44,346 crore; Gujarat: ₹ 1,44,330 crore; Punjab: ₹ 1,04,353 crore. Apart from Sule and Beniwal, the questions were put up by NCP-SP MPs from Maharashtra: Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Dr Amol Ramsing Kolhe, and Bajrang Manohar Sonwane, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackrey) MP from Maharashtra Sanjay Dina Patil, and Congress MP, Prof Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, also from Maharashtra. The MPs had also asked 'whether there is any correlation found between outstanding agricultural loans and incidence of farmer suicides in states like Maharashtra and if so, the data available with the Government on such cases during the last five years.' The government said that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) publication 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India' is available till the year 2022 but that it does not specify separate reasons for farmer suicides. The MPs had also asked 'whether any specific categories of farmers marginal, small, tenant, SC/ST are more burdened with outstanding loans and if so, the details thereof' to which the government said that 'NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) for the period of 2021-2022 indicates a generally positive relationship between landholding size and household indebtedness, with the proportion of indebted households increasing as land size increases, up to 1 hectare. Beyond this threshold, a marginal decline in the incidence of indebtedness is observed among households with larger landholdings.' Disclaimer: Mint has a tie-up with fintechs for providing credit, you will need to share your information if you apply. These tie-ups do not influence our editorial content. This article only intends to educate and spread awareness about credit needs like loans, credit cards and credit score. Mint does not promote or encourage taking credit as it comes with a set of risks such as high interest rates, hidden charges, etc. We advise investors to discuss with certified experts before taking any credit.
Indian Express
23-07-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Outstanding agri loans cross Rs 28 lakh crore, Centre says no waiver plan
The Centre has informed that agricultural loans worth over ₹28.5 lakh crore are outstanding — but ruled out any plans for a waiver. Responding to Parliamentary questions by Lok Sabha MPs Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party – Sharadchandra Pawar, Maharashtra), Hanuman Beniwal (Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, Rajasthan) and others, the Ministry of Finance informed Monday that outstanding agricultural loans stood at Rs 28,50,779.43 crore as of March 31, 2025. These are due from 1,762.96 lakh accounts. 'No proposal to waive off the outstanding agricultural loans, is under consideration with Union Government,' the government said. However, it added that several measures have been taken 'to provide relief and to improve the economic conditions of the farmers which inter-alia includes timely and adequate credit through Kisan Credit Card (KCC) under which crop loan up to Rs 3 lakh is provided at subsidized interest rates under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) with additional incentives for timely repayment, fixation of progressively increased agricultural credit target, issuance of revised Priority Sector Lending guidelines to ensure improved credit flow to the agricultural sector etc.' The top five states in terms of outstanding agricultural loans are Tamil Nadu: Rs 4,03,367 crore; Andhra Pradesh: Rs 3,08,716 crore; Maharashtra: Rs 2,60,799 crore; Uttar Pradesh: Rs 2,28,560 crore; Karnataka: Rs 2,22,301 crore. Other states with dues in excess of Rs 1 lakh crore are Rajasthan: Rs 1,87,322 crore; Madhya Pradesh: Rs 1,62,385 crore; Kerala: Rs 1,52,198 crore; Telangana: Rs 1,44,346 crore; Gujarat: Rs 1,44,330 crore; Punjab: Rs 1,04,353 crore. Apart from Sule and Beniwal, the questions were put up by NCP-SP MPs from Maharashtra: Bhaskar Murlidhar Bhagare, Nilesh Dnyandev Lanke, Mohite Patil Dhairyasheel Rajsinh, Dr Amol Ramsing Kolhe, and Bajrang Manohar Sonwane, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackrey) MP from Maharashtra Sanjay Dina Patil, and Congress MP, Prof Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, also from Maharashtra. The MPs had also asked 'whether there is any correlation found between outstanding agricultural loans and incidence of farmer suicides in states like Maharashtra and if so, the data available with the Government on such cases during the last five years.' The government said that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) publication 'Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India' is available till the year 2022 but that it does not specify separate reasons for farmer suicides. The MPs had also asked 'whether any specific categories of farmers marginal, small, tenant, SC/ST are more burdened with outstanding loans and if so, the details thereof' to which the government said that 'NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey (NAFIS) for the period of 2021-2022 indicates a generally positive relationship between landholding size and household indebtedness, with the proportion of indebted households increasing as land size increases, up to 1 hectare. Beyond this threshold, a marginal decline in the incidence of indebtedness is observed among households with larger landholdings.' Beniwal said, 'The BJP government, which falsely claims to protect farmers' interests, has once again refused in the Lok Sabha to waive the outstanding agricultural loans of farmers in Rajasthan and other states across the country.' 'The continuous increase in farmers' loans exposes the falsehood of all those claims by the government about the upliftment and welfare of farmers. The details of outstanding agricultural loans in different states of the country reveal a grim situation. Today, the government is saying that it is trying to provide relief to farmers by issuing KCC. Is merely providing loans equivalent to giving relief to farmers?' he said, asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 'to formulate a scheme to completely waive the agricultural loans of farmers in Rajasthan and across the country to strengthen the economic condition of the nation's farmers.' Sule and some other Maha Vikas Aghadi MPs also met Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday where they apprised him of various issues and also complained about Maharashtra Agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate, recently caught playing rummy in the Assembly, over his 'anti-farmer' stance and demanded his resignation and appointment of a 'sensitive Agriculture Minister who understands the issues of farmers.'
India Today
22-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Student suicides account for 7.6% of all suicides in India: Report
As part of this approach, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns, recognising the growing concern of addiction among youth, and expanded mental health outreach. In 2022, student suicides accounted for 7.6% of all suicide cases across India, according to official statistics presented in the Lok Sabha. This marks a slight decline from 8.0% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020. The data, sourced from the National Crime Records Bureau's (NCRB) Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report, was shared by Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar in response to a question in the Lower House of Parliament. The minister outlined the government's ongoing efforts to address this distressing trend. He highlighted a series of initiatives aimed at providing psychological support for students, teachers, and their families. As part of this approach, the Centre has intensified anti-drug campaigns, recognising the growing concern of addiction among youth, and expanded mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued guidelines for higher education institutions, urging them to focus on the physical fitness, emotional well-being, student welfare, and mental health of their students. Additionally, several institutions, including IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi, and IIT-Guwahati, have taken proactive steps by organising workshops on stress management and building resilience. These initiatives are being carried out under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, which aims to equip educators with tools to better support students. Furthermore, the Ministry of Education is in the process of drafting legislation for the establishment of the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), a proposed body that would serve as a unified regulatory authority for higher education across the country. This move is part of broader efforts to streamline and improve the quality of higher education in India.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Student suicides dip slightly but mental health crisis deepens, shows NCRB data
New Delhi: Student suicides accounted for 7.6 per cent of all suicide cases reported in India in 2022, a marginal decline from 8 per cent in 2021 and 8.2 per cent in 2020, according to the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). But the dip offers little comfort as the data underscores a deepening mental health crisis, with states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh reporting nearly one-third of the cases. Experts and lawmakers warned that rising academic pressure, career uncertainty, loneliness, violence, substance abuse and lack of family support are fuelling this alarming trend. Concerns are particularly acute in competitive exam coaching hubs, such as Kota in Rajasthan, where extreme competition and gruelling schedules have been linked to a spate of student deaths. The issue figured prominently in the last session of Parliament, with MPs demanding a commission to probe student suicides in Kota and elite institutions. In a written reply in Lok Sabha on Monday - the first day of Parliament's Monsoon session - the govt admitted that despite the educational reforms and mental health initiatives, "extreme academic pressure" continues to push vulnerable students to the brink. Minister of state for education Sukanta Majumdar said multi-pronged measures were being rolled out to address the crisis, including psychological support for students, teachers and families. The education ministry's flagship programme Manodarpan has reached lakhs of students through counselling helplines and live interactive sessions while the health ministry's district mental health programme (DMHP) covers 767 districts with suicide prevention services and life skills training in schools and colleges. Recognising the role of addiction as an emerging issue among the youth, the govt has intensified anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health outreach. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued advisories to higher education institutions to prioritise physical fitness, sports, student welfare and emotional well-being. Institutions like IIT-Madras, IIT-Delhi and IIT-Guwahati have begun conducting workshops on stress management and resilience under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme. In Jan last year, the govt also issued guidelines to regulate private coaching institutes, asking states to ensure mental health support, end batch segregation and closely monitor student welfare.
News18
22-07-2025
- Health
- News18
Student Suicides 7.6% Of All Suicide Cases Across India In 2022: Minister
In 2022, student suicides made up 7.6% of all suicide cases in India, a slight decrease from 8.0% in 2021 and 8.2% in 2020, as per data shared in the Lok Sabha. Student suicides accounted for 7.6 percent of all suicide cases reported in India in 2022. This marks a small drop from 8.0 percent in 2021 and 8.2 percent in 2020, according to official data shared in the Lok Sabha. Union Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar shared the figures while responding to a written question in Parliament. The data is from the Accidental Deaths and Suicides in India (ADSI) report published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The minister said that the government is taking several steps to address student mental health, including offering psychological support to students, teachers and families. The Ministry of Education's Manodarpan initiative has provided counselling and live interactive sessions to lakhs of students through dedicated helplines. The District Mental Health Programme (DMHP), run by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is active in 767 districts and offers suicide prevention services along with life skills training in schools and colleges. To tackle rising substance abuse among students, the Centre has also increased its focus on anti-drug campaigns alongside mental health awareness. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked colleges and universities to focus on student well-being by promoting sports, physical fitness, emotional health and overall student welfare. Institutes such as IIT Madras, IIT Delhi, and IIT Guwahati have started organising workshops on stress management and resilience as part of the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme, the minister added. Minister of State for Education Sukanta Majumdar also informed that the Ministry of Education is working on a draft legislation to set up the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI) — a single regulatory body proposed to oversee the entire higher education sector. In a written reply, the minister said the move is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which calls for a 'light but tight" regulatory system to enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability while encouraging institutional autonomy, innovation and good governance. At present, non-technical education is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC), technical education falls under the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and teacher education is overseen by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The idea of merging these functions under one umbrella body was first proposed in a 2018 draft bill that also recommended repealing the UGC Act. The draft was later opened for public feedback. view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 13:46 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
