Rs 8.99 billion concessional agriculture loan disbursed in Madhes province
Summary
Rs 8.99 billion in concessional agricultural loans was disbursed in Madhes province in a year, with Dhanusha receiving the highest share and Saptari the lowest. The Nepal Rastra Bank report also highlights the province’s farm output, banking trends, real estate transactions, infrastructure projects and foreign employment approvals.
Key Points
- Banks and financial institutions disbursed Rs 8.99 billion in concessional agricultural loans in Madhes province in fiscal year 2082/83.
- Dhanusha received the highest amount of agricultural lending, while Saptari received the least.
- The Nepal Rastra Bank says agriculture, forest and fishery sectors will contribute 34.97 percent of Madhes province’s GDP in fiscal year 2082/83.
- The report also notes rising deposits, large-scale foreign employment approvals, and key infrastructure projects in the province.
