TIKAPUR, Feb. 19 -- Agricultural Development Bank Ltd (ADBL) has expressed interest to make big investment in banana farming.

In a meeting with locals of Tikapur, ADBL CEO Anil Kumar Upadhyaya said that the bank was committed to provide financial resources to banana farmers. "We are ready to provide loans to farmers provided that they have a viable business model," Upadhyaya said, speaking at an interaction with farmers.

Tikapur has emerged as hub for banana farming in recent years. The number of people involved in commercial banana farming is increasing with every passing year. There are more than 100 farmers in Tikapur Municipality alone. Banana farming is done in over 338.63 hectares of land in the municipality.

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