Bhubaneswar, Jan. 26 -- Bhubaneswar: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has assessed a total credit requirement of Rs 1,10,735 crore for Odisha for the year 2021-22.

It emphasised on crop diversification, animal husbandry and fishery sector apart from greater thrust on enhancing credit flow to Self Help Groups (SHGs).

State Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari released the state focus paper at the State Credit Seminar for 2021-22 conducted on Monday.

C. Udayabhaskar, Chief General Manager, NABARD said that the credit projections for Odisha for 2021-22 is Rs 1,10,735 crore which is based on the potential assessed under various sectors and sub-sectors in all the agro-climatic zones of the state.

He solicited co...