Karnataka Govt launches loan disbursal programme “Arthika Spandana”

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa launched the “Arthika Spandana” programme, under which loans worth Rs. 39,300 crore would be disbursed through various cooperative institutions, for helping people during the times of COVID-19 and floods.
Of the total amount approved under the scheme, Rs. 15,300 crore would be disbursed to the agriculture sector while Rs. 24,000 crore would be earmarked for the non-agricultural sector.