Chhattisgarh govt to waive short-term agri loans, probe Jhiram Naxal attack

The step of loan waiver would help in the uplift and economic and social empowerment of farmers

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has said his government will waive short-term agricultural loans of farmers and hike the MSP for paddy to Rs 2,500, fulfilling promises made by the Congress ahead of the state Assembly polls.
 

The state government will also set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the "biggest Naxal attack in the country on political leaders" in Jhiram valley, he said.
 

Soon after taking oath, Baghel Monday evening chaired his maiden cabinet meeting at the new secretariat office in Atal Nagar (Naya Raipur) where the decisions were taken.
 

The short-term crop loans to the tune