Agricultural Finance by Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative societies in Dakshina Kannada District: A performance assessment

  • Unique Paper ID: 167786
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 4
  • PageNo: 327-331
  • Abstract:
  • Agricultural Finance is the most essential element for the farmers. Agricultural Finance is valuable for the farmers to grow better. Whenever farmers lose their hope in the continuity of agricultural activities, several institutions come forward as a source of support for the agriculturists. Among several sources, Primary Agricultural Credit Cooperative plays an important role in helping the agriculturists. Agricultural finance is significantly important for the farmers to grow their agricultural plants and to develop their agricultural lands. PACS adopts different steps in distributing agricultural finance to the farmers. They provide Short term and long term agricultural loans to uplift the poor farmers. The agricultural finance performance of PACS in Dakshina Kannada is highlighted in this present study. The main aim of this study is to understand the role of PACS in the provision of agricultural finance. It also emphasizes the need for loans and the problems faced by the farmers. The study has been conducted in Dakshina Kannada District by covering 10 PACS and 200 agricultural loanee. The Primary data has been collected through structured questionnaire and interview methods. Secondary data has been obtained from internet sources and publications.

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