<h1>Nabard Boosts Priority Sector Lending Target by 20.63% to Rs 3.80 Lakh Crore for 2025-26</h1> The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has increased the priority sector lending target for West Bengal by 20.63% to Rs 3.80 lakh crore for the 2025-26 financial year. This decision aims to enhance finance availability for priority sectors through district-specific credit plans. Agriculture and allied activities are projected to receive Rs 1.27 lakh crore, while the MSME sector holds a credit potential of Rs 2 lakh crore, making up 52.63% of the total. Emphasis is placed on farmer-producer organizations and the state's agricultural export potential. Credit disbursement has reached Rs 75,000 crore, with expectations to reach Rs 1 lakh crore.