Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said the State Government would not tolerate the banks which are found neglecting credit disbursement to different livelihood programmes launched to counter impact of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
Patnaik said this while reviewing the Covid-19 situation in the State and the Government’s efforts in tackling the pandemic situation. The State had earlier launched several livelihood programmes for farmers, members of Mission Shakti, MSME and others affected due to the pandemic.Secretary to Chief Minister, VK Pandian, moderated the review on Covid-19 management. The banks were told to disburse adequate credit to the vulnerable groups in order to bail them out of the pandemic situation. “The State will not tolerate the banks' negligence in disbursement of credit to the livelihood programmes. The State Government will lodge complaint against the erring banks if found neglecting credit disbursement during the pandemic,” Patnaik said.
The State Government on December 22 would write to the Union Finance Ministry on the erring banks, a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office said adding that Patnaik has asked the State administration to remain alert towards the challenges posed to the State’s economy.