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more-inThe Maharashtra government’s mega loan waiver scheme has benefited even imprisoned farmers. The State Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to extend the loan waiver scheme to farmers who have defaulted on loans since 2001. Eighty-eight farmers, who are lodged in Nagpur and Nashik central jails, were encouraged to apply for the loan waiver announced in June last year. Easing burden: Eighty-eight farmers, who are lodged in Nagpur and Nashik central jails, were encouraged to apply for the loan waiver announced in June last year. He said prisoners are provided the necessary guidance and support by the Collector’s office and the welfare committees formed for jail inmates..