CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the targeted Ground Level Credit for agriculture & allied sectors set for 2021-22?
A
Rs 15 Lakh cr
B
Rs 10 Lakh cr
C
Rs 16 Lakh cr
D
Rs 16.50 Lakh cr
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A target of Rs. 16.50 lakh crore for Ground Level Credit (GLC) has been fixed for 2021-22. Government has been making efforts to link all farmers to institutional credit to ensure timely, hassle free and affordable credit to farmers.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the 2022-23 budget, the government’s agriculture credit target was Rs 18.5 lakh crore, whereas in the 2021-22 budget it was Rs 16.5 lakh crore.

Detailed explanation-3: -The agricultural credit target is ₹18 lakh crore for the current 2022-23 fiscal.

Detailed explanation-4: -3.00 lakh per farmer provided the lending institutions make available short term credit at the ground level at 7% per annum to farmers.

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