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What is the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme and how does it benefit farmers?

Modified Interest Subvention Scheme is a central sector scheme by the Government of India which is fully funded for giving concessional short term credit to the farmers. Through Public Sector Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Cooperative Banks and Private Sector Banks operating in rural and semi urban areas, they ensure that the interest subvention benefits reach the farmers. Support during natural calamities The scheme provides relief to the farmers to the extent of providing an interest subvention of 2% for the first year on restructured amount of crop loans in the events where the farmers are affected due to natural calamities. In conclusion, the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme is an important tool for providing credit at an affordable rate to the farming community of India.

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