Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for simpler, more humane agricultural loan processes to replace exploitative moneylending practices.
He highlights critical staff shortages in rural banks hindering service delivery for schemes like PM-KISAN and MGNREGA wage transfers.
Chouhan emphasizes integrated farming and greater financial support for high-value crops requiring investments of ₹1.5-2 lakh per acre.
The minister stresses practical implementation over data, citing satellite verification errors during wheat procurement causing farmer distress.