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Crop Loan Distribution Week from June 16–22 in Nagpur district

Nagpur: In a bid to ensure every eligible farmer receives timely financial support for the upcoming kharif season, Nagpur district will observe Crop Loan Distribution Week from June 16 to 22 across all bank branches. The campaign, announced by district collector Vipin Itankar, aims to streamline loan distribution under Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme and eliminate delays or exclusions. Speaking at a high-level meeting held at the collectorate on Thursday, Itankar emphasised that the current pace of crop loan distribution is "very unsatisfactory" and it must be improved immediately. He directed that a joint planning effort be undertaken at each bank branch with the participation of tehsildars, block development officers, taluka agriculture officers, and branch managers to ensure effective implementation. Loan distribution camps will be held daily from 11am to 4pm in every bank branch across the district. These camps will not only facilitate quick processing of crop loan applications but also serve as information centres where farmers will receive detailed guidance on application procedures, eligibility criteria, and necessary documents. To ensure proper monitoring and support, tehsildars will appoint nodal officers from revenue, agriculture, rural development, and other concerned departments. These officers will visit designated branches for a minimum of three hours each day to oversee operations and ensure maximum outreach. Itankar also directed officers to conduct separate guidance camps to help farmers understand the process and avoid confusion or delays. He further instructed banks to complete scrutiny and approval processes onsite during the camp itself, ensuring real-time disbursal of loans. Additionally, the campaign will promote registration of farmers on AgriStack portal for issuance of IDs, with field staff mobilised for publicity and assistance. All bank managers are required to submit daily progress reports to their respective tehsildars and the district lead manager, Bank of India. The collector stressed the importance of interdepartmental coordination to make this drive a success and uphold transparency in agricultural credit distribution. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .