<h1>Chief Minister Calls for Reversal of Gold Loan Restrictions Threatening Rural Credit Access for Small Farmers</h1> A state chief minister urged the central government to advise the Reserve Bank of India to reconsider proposed restrictions on gold loan lending. The proposed regulations would prohibit banks from accepting gold as security for agricultural loans up to Rs 2 lakh, potentially disrupting rural credit systems. The chief minister argued that gold-backed loans are crucial for small farmers lacking formal documentation, providing a dignified credit access route and preventing dependence on exploitative informal moneylenders.