It is unrealistic to think that the public sector banks can revitalise agricultural credit delivery without a completely revamped extension services system. It is also time to consider supporting microfinance organisations to take on a larger responsibility in livelihood development. The banks cannot, on their own, carry out the full range of rural credit lending services.
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