<h1>Government Boosts Rabi Season Support: Rs. 21,000 Crore for Crop Loans, Promotes Digital Payments Post-Demonetization.</h1> The Central Government has introduced measures to support farmers during the Rabi season and promote digital payments following the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes. Key initiatives include providing Rs. 21,000 crores to District Central Cooperative Banks for crop loans, ensuring cash availability, and extending loan repayment deadlines. To boost digital transactions, transaction charges on RuPay cards and e-wallet limits have been waived or increased. Indian Railways and telecom operators have reduced service charges to encourage cashless transactions. Government entities are urged to adopt digital payment methods for transactions to facilitate a shift towards a cashless economy.