The State cabinet, which met here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav gave approval for continuing short-term scheme for interest free loan for 2023-24 to encourage farm productivity. Crop loans will be provided to farmers through cooperative banks. Due date for Kharif 2023 season has been fixed as March 28, 2024 and for Rabi 2023-24 season, June 15, 2024.