Maharashtra begins rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiaries announced
The Maharashtra government has launched the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjamukti scheme, a farmer loan waiver program, with the first 500 beneficiaries identified. The initiative involves coordination between state agencies and 53 banks to provide debt relief to millions of farmers.
Why it matters
Agricultural debt relief is a critical economic issue in India, directly affecting the livelihoods of millions and the stability of the rural economy.
Maharashtra government on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) began the rollout of the Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Shetkari Karjamukti scheme, announcing the first 500 beneficiaries, against the backdrop of the birth anniversary of the Deputy Chief Minister of the State, late Ajit Pawar.
A list of 500 selected eligible beneficiaries from six districts has been issued. According to the statement from the CMO, the message (SMS) will be sent to the beneficiaries concerning the Aadhaar authentication on their mobile phones.
The said lists will be published at the village level in the Gram Panchayat, various executive cooperative society offices and the respective bank branches. Farmers are required to authenticate their Aadhaar based on their Aadhaar number or the specific number allocated to the farmers in the list.
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