Punjab govt to waive farmers' loans of up to ₹2 lakh: CM Channi

Congress-led Punjab government has decided to release ₹1,200 crore to clear loans of up to ₹2 lakh for around 1.09 lakh small and marginal farmers, having land up to five acres, CM Charanjit Singh Channi said. "The amount will be deposited in farmers' accounts...in...10-15 days," he said. "We have also waived off the debt of landless labourers," the CM added.