Banking sector to play a proactive role in achieving the credit targets: CS
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, January 30-
The NABARD has assessed a credit potential of Rs 3.14 lakh crore, reflecting an increase of 37.64% over the previous year under priority sector lending in Haryana for the year 2025-26. The credit potential under agriculture, MSME and other priority sectors, including education and renewable energy, has a share of 35.60%, 57.12% and 7.28%, respectively. NABARD’s State Focus Paper (SFP) was released by Haryana Chief Secretary Dr. Vivek Joshi
here today during the State Credit Seminar 2025-26.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Secretary appreciated the efforts of NABARD to assess the credit potential under agriculture, MSME, export, education, renewable energy etc. of the state that align with the government’s vision for farmers’ welfare and rural development with emphasis on crop diversification, climate- resilient agriculture, shrimp farming and promoting vegetable clusters. He urged banks, government departments, NABARD, SLBC, academic institutions and all other stakeholders to synergize coordinated efforts for creating increased employment opportunities in rural areas.