Haryana Co-Op banks to provide credit cards to farmers

For the first time, now the Cooperative Banks in Haryana would also provide credit cards to farmers.
Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda would launch a new scheme known as 'Rupay KCC Card' on July 12, on the occasion of foundation day of National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).
This state-wide scheme will be launched from Cooperative Bank of Ambala in Ambala by issuing such cards to five farmers.
On the same day, Hooda would also introduce a new scheme 'Dairy Area Development Scheme' for dairy owners.
It aims at developing dairy through ultramodern scientific methods so as to make dairy business more profitable.

The 'Rupay KCC Card;' would be similar to ATM card which farmers can use at any ATM, an official release said here.

The banks would also provide finance to dairy owners adopting ultramodern scientific methods.
In a meeting held here today, the Chief Minister discussed both the schemes with Chief General Manager, NABARD, D V Deshpande.
Hooda said the state government has taken a number of decisions for the welfare of farmers and dairy owners.
These decisions have benefitted farmers and dairy owners and enhanced their economic status.
He said that the state government would continue to take such decisions.

Highlighting 'Rupay KCC Card' scheme and 'Dairy Area Development Scheme', Deshpande said dairies with up to 10 cattle would be provided funds under the 'Dairy Area Development Scheme'.
He said the 'Rupay KCC Card' scheme is being introduced by Cooperative Banks in the State for the first time.
Deshpande informed the Chief Minister that today NABARD released Rs 20 crore to Irrigation Department for strengthening the irrigation canals in the State and has sent a new project costing Rs 200 crore for approval to headquarters.
Hooda also asked Deshpande to get a project approved for four water bodies to be set up in the State to minimise threat of flood in various districts.

Deshpande said progressive farmers and bankers with commendable performance would also be honoured in the function to be held on July 12.