Rs 242 crore credit potential for the agriculture sector, Rs 77.23 crore earmarked for MSMEs, and Rs 30.67 crore allocated for education, housing and other sectors.
RAIPUR (Chhattisgarh): The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has prepared a Rs 350 crore Potential Linked Credit Plan (PLP) for Bijapur district for the financial year 2026–27, in line with the Reserve Bank of India’s Priority Sector Lending guidelines.
The plan covers a wide range of sectors including crop loans, agriculture and allied activities, agricultural infrastructure, MSMEs, education, housing renovation, energy, exports, and social infrastructure, aimed at strengthening the district’s rural and semi-urban economy.
The PLP document was released during the meeting of the District Level Consultative Committee (DLCC) by Namrata Chaube, Chief Executive Officer, Zila Panchayat Bijapur. The meeting was attended by NABARD Lead District Officer (LDO) Naveen Tiwari, District Development Manager Santosh Ramteke, Lead District Manager Vinod Kumar Jalaxo, along with managers of all banks operating in the district and officials from various government departments.
Addressing the meeting, CEO Namrata Chaube appreciated NABARD for preparing a district-specific credit plan based on local needs and urged all departments and banks to work in close coordination to ensure timely achievement of the targets outlined in the plan.
Explaining the significance of the document, NABARD’s District Development Manager said the Potential Linked Credit Plan assesses the physical and economic potential of various sectors of the rural economy and evaluates how these opportunities can be leveraged through bank credit. The assessment takes into account the district’s existing infrastructure, additional infrastructure required for full potential utilisation, past credit trends, and likely future developments.
As per the plan, the agriculture sector, including crop loans, term loans for agriculture and allied activities, agricultural infrastructure and ancillary activities, has a total credit potential of Rs 242 crore. The credit potential for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) has been assessed at Rs 77.23 crore, while Rs 30.67 crore has been earmarked for exports, education, housing, social infrastructure and other sectors.
Key Facts: NABARD Potential Linked Credit Plan for Bijapur
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| District | Bijapur |
| Financial Year | 2026–27 |
| Total Credit Potential | Rs 350 crore |
| Prepared By | National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) |
| Alignment | RBI Priority Sector Lending Guidelines |
| Released At | District Level Consultative Committee (DLCC) Meeting |
| Released By | Namrata Chaube, CEO, Zila Panchayat Bijapur |
| Key Sectors Covered | Agriculture, Allied Activities, MSMEs, Education, Housing, Energy, Exports, Social Infrastructure |
| Objective | Strengthen rural economy and improve credit flow |
