Role of Scheduled Commercial Banks in Priority Sector Lending relating to Agriculture - A Study

Abstract

The importance of Priority Sector Lending (PSL) contributing to economic prosperity is there in developed and developing nations. The PSL plays a significant role in bringing economic parity among various sectors in India. The PSL pertaining to agriculture sector is expected to contribute better to Indian economy but in reality it does not which needs an analysis. The present study explores the role of scheduled commercial banks relating to agriculture sector of PSL. The contribution of PSL towards Agricultural Development has also been postulated in a framework providing the base for future research.