The Chhattisgarh Government has targetted to provide a loan of Rs 1,307 crore to around 3.60 lakh families during the next six months.
This was announced by Chief Minister Raman Singh while unveiling the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana Mega Credit Camp on the occasion of Pandit Deen Dayal Jayanti at Indoor Stadium here on Friday.
Singh said with such an initiative, around 18 lakh residents of the State would directly get connected to the scheme. According to the Chief Minister, the GDP of Chhattisgarh will increase due to the connectivity. Notably, needy farmers or traders can get loans without guarantee under the Mudra Yojana. Singh applauded the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to launch the scheme benefitting the economically weaker sections.
As many as 6735 families of Raipur are receiving loans in the ongoing Mega Camp. Similar camps will be conducted in other parts of the State in association with various banks. Public Works Department Minister Rajesh Munat said the scheme will benefit the low-income traders.
Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agarwal urged the youngsters of the families to approach for the scheme in large numbers. Officials stated that the Yojana will benefit around 30 lakh population of the nation.
Raipur District Collector Ramsingh Thakur and representatives from various banks were present.