Farmers urged to clear crop loans by November 30 to avail themselves of waiver

Erode district administration urged farmers eligible for the 2026 crop‑loan waiver to clear outstanding balances without arrears by 30 November to receive a waiver of up to ₹75,000 and an interest concession. District Collector S. Kandasamy said the state extended the eligibility period to 31 March 2026.

The scheme offers a waiver of up to ₹75,000 to all eligible farmers, also covering those who repaid loans in full before 19 June 2026 and pensioners earning less than ₹10,000 per month. If a farmer holds more than one crop loan, the waiver applies to only one eligible loan, and the same limit applies when multiple family members have loans. Farmers who defaulted before 6 November and received a partial waiver can obtain the full waiver by clearing their loans by 30 November, with the government bearing the interest.

The interest‑free repayment applies to loans due between 7 and 30 November and to loans maturing after 30 November if cleared without arrears by their due date. Kandasamy appealed to eligible farmers to use the facility within the deadlines.