Tamil Nadu drops tiered system for Rs 75,000 loan waiver

Published 08 Nov 2026, 08:03 IST

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CHENNAI: In a significant expansion of its farm debt relief, the State government has extended a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 75,000 to every eligible farmer who borrowed from cooperative societies between May 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, irrespective of the loan amount, with the revised scheme…

— DT Next
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The TVK government expanded its crop loan waiver scheme, allocating an additional ₹2,842.77 crore and extending eligibility through March 31, 2026. 

— Livemint

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CHENNAI: In a significant expansion of its farm debt relief, the State government has extended a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 75,000 to every eligible farmer who borrowed from cooperative societies between May 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, irrespective of the loan amount, with the revised scheme…

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group Current article 08 Nov 2026, 08:03 IST

Tamil Nadu drops tiered system for Rs 75,000 loan waiver

CHENNAI: In a significant expansion of its farm debt relief, the State government has extended a crop loan waiver of up to Rs 75,000 to every eligible farmer who borrowed from cooperative societies between May 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, irrespective of the loan amount, with the revised scheme…

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2 hours later
Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 08 Nov 2026, 10:41 IST

TN Expands Crop Loan Waiver Scheme, Releases Rs 2,842 Crore

Revised Scheme To Benefit 13.24 Lakh Farmers; Eligibility Extended To March 31, 2026

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2 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 08 Nov 2026, 13:28 IST

Tamil Nadu extends crop loan waiver by one month ahead of Diwali; eligible farmers to get relief of up to ₹75,000

The TVK government expanded its crop loan waiver scheme, allocating an additional ₹2,842.77 crore and extending eligibility through March 31, 2026. 

Compare on Varta → Read at Livemint ↗