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Give edu loans to good students: Bokaro DC

B okaro: Bokaro DC Ajaynath Jha on Tuesday asked banks to organise special camps to provide easy education loans to meritorious students preparing for IIT, NEET, and other exams. Addressing the district-level credit committee and district-level review committee meeting, he called upon banks to support the district's talented students, especially those from economically weaker sections. Expressing dissatisfaction with low credit ratios, the DC directed all banks to maintain at least a 40% ratio. "Banks with poor performance should better their performance in the next 45 days," he added. You Can Also Check: Ranchi AQI | Weather in Ranchi | Bank Holidays in Ranchi | Public Holidays in Ranchi Urging banks to shift their approach and ensure respectful treatment of customers at all branches, he stated, "Banks should serve not only the privileged but reach farmers, women, students, and rural communities. Priorities include Mudra loans, agricultural and housing loans, and education credit." The DC expressed dissatisfaction with the sluggish implementation of key govt schemes like PM Svanidhi, MSME loans, and SHG support. Pending applications in agriculture, housing, and MSME sectors were directed to be processed quickly. Emphasis was laid on empowering women through SHG loans and expediting Kisan Credit Cards. Chas SDO Pranjal Dhanda urged banks to promptly updtae status and attend hearings in auction-related cases.