New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The TVK government, led by C Joseph Vijay, on Saturday announced that it has extended its crop loan waiver scheme by one month, bringing cheer to Tamil Nadu's farming community a day ahead of Diwali.

According to a government order, the state has sanctioned an additional Rs.2,842.77 crore for the scheme, extending relief of up to Rs.75,000 to eligible farmers who took crop loans from cooperative societies between May 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026, The New Indian Express reported.

The previous cut-off for eligible crop loans was February 28, 2026. The state has now extended this period by a month to March 31, 2026, while also removing the earlier distinction in waiver limits for borrowers with larger loans.

Under the ...