<h1>Finance Minister Urges Banks to Meet Targets, Manage NPAs, and Boost Credit for Infrastructure and MSMEs.</h1> The Finance Minister urged Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and Financial Institutions (FIs) to meet targets and social commitments, emphasizing strategies to manage Non-Performing Assets (NPAs). Despite significant credit growth, concerns about asset quality were highlighted. The Minister stressed the importance of capital planning in line with Basel III standards and urged increased credit to infrastructure, micro, small, and medium enterprises. He noted achievements in agricultural credit but identified gaps in farm loan account management. The Minister emphasized financial inclusion, urging banks to enhance minority sector lending and improve education loan processes. He also discussed the integration of Aadhaar-enabled accounts for subsidy distribution.