Published: 2 October 2025Economy
Rajasthan's 77 Lakh Farmers Receive ₹42,765 Crore in Interest-Free Crop Loans
As part of the Sahkar Membership Campaign context, Rajasthan revealed that over 7.7 million farmers have received interest-free crop loans worth ₹42,765 crore through the cooperative banking system. Additionally, 2.48 lakh new farmers obtained ₹433 crore in fresh loans and 30,000 farmers received ₹260 crore in livelihood loans.
Under the PM-Kisan scheme, 7.6 million Rajasthan farmers have received ₹7,054 crore. The state added ₹3,000 annually per farmer under CM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. The Gopal Credit Card Loan Scheme provides up to ₹1 lakh interest-free loans for dairy activities, strengthening the state's livestock economy.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Rajasthan farmers received interest-free crop loans and what was the total?
Over **77 lakh (7.7 million) Rajasthan farmers** received interest-free crop loans worth **₹42,765 crore** through the cooperative banking system — one of India's largest state-level agricultural credit programmes.
What is the PM-Kisan benefit for Rajasthan farmers?
Under **PM-Kisan**, **7.6 million Rajasthan farmers** received **₹7,054 crore**. Additionally, the **CM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana** adds **₹3,000 annually** per farmer on top of the central scheme.
What is the Gopal Credit Card Loan Scheme in Rajasthan?
The **Gopal Credit Card Loan Scheme** provides up to **₹1 lakh in interest-free loans** for dairy activities to Rajasthan farmers, alongside the main cooperative crop loan system.
How many new farmers accessed cooperative loans under the Rajasthan scheme?
**2.48 lakh new farmers** received **₹433 crore** in fresh loans, and **30,000 farmers** received **₹260 crore** in livelihood loans as part of Rajasthan's cooperative banking expansion.
What is the CM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana in Rajasthan?
The **CM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana** is a Rajasthan state scheme that provides an additional **₹3,000 annually** per farmer on top of the central **PM-Kisan** benefit, bringing the total annual support to **₹9,000 per farmer**.
