Bhatti asks bankers to show more concern in releasing loans to farmers

Bankers should work with concern and not confine themselves merely to statistics and calculations. While government has released Rs 18,000 crores to banks towards farmers' loan waiver, so far only Rs 7,500 crore has been released to farmers, said Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.

Even one week delay in loan waiver would not have desired benefit, he said while speaking at a meeting with bankers at Praja Bhavan here on Tuesday.

Elaborating on development and welfare goals of the government, the Deputy Chief Minister said the Congress government has decided to develop rural areas in a speedy manner and has taken up construction of Regional Ring Road.

"Agriculture is the backbone of the State and investment support is being extended to farmers through loan waiver and Rythu Bharosa. Funds are being allocated for completion of major and medium irrigation projects.