What changes has the Centre made to the green credit programme norms

The Centre has recently made adjustments to the norms of the green credit programme.
  • Tightened criteria for eligible projects to ensure they are truly environmentally beneficial
  • Reduced the maximum credit period from 15 years to 10 years
  • Increased the minimum loan size from Rs. 10 crore to Rs. 50 crore
  • Introducing a rating mechanism to assess the environmental impact of projects
  • Emphasizing on projects that focus on renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable agriculture
These adjustments aim to enhance the effectiveness of the green credit programme and prioritize projects that contribute significantly to environmental conservation and sustainability.
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