Shimla, Jan. 28 -- The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Wednesday organised the State Credit Seminar for Himachal Pradesh in Shimla, during which the State Focus Paper for 2026-27 was released.

The seminar was attended by key stakeholders from the State Government, Reserve Bank of India and the banking sector.

Presiding over the event, Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Sanjay Gupta said that the total projected credit outlay for the state for 2026-27 has been estimated at Rs 45,810 crore, which is about 8.3 per cent higher than the previous year.

"NABARD has released the State Focus Paper today, with an estimated credit potential of Rs 45,810 crore. Agriculture and allied sectors remain our top priority...