Surat-based businessman pays ₹90 lakh to free 290 farmers from a 100-year debt in memory of his mother on her death anniversary

A kind act from Surat has brought major relief to 290 farmers in Amreli district. Businessman Babubhai Jirawala cleared loans worth ₹90 lakh that had been hanging over the farmers for nearly three decades. 

He did this on his mother’s death anniversary, saying he wanted to honor her values by helping people in need. 

The step ended years of stress for farmers who were unable to get any financial support because of these old loans.

Why Farmers in Jira Village Were Stuck With Old Loans for Years

The farmers of Jira village had been carrying the burden of loans that were not even taken by them. These loans date back to the mid-1990s, when some people linked to the local cooperative society allegedly took loans in the names of villagers without their knowledge.

Over time, these loans grew and showed up as unpaid amounts under the names of honest farmers.Because of this, many farmers could not apply for new loans for their fields or benefit from government schemes.

Even simple tasks like updating land records became difficult. Families spent years trying to explain that the loans were not real, but nothing changed. The unpaid amount kept appearing on paper, blocking their growth and making life hard.

The issue was so old that several farmers lost hope of ever clearing their names. Many had given up on getting any help and believed they would carry this burden forever.

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Businessman Pays Off ₹90 lakh Debt To Free 290 Farmers

On his mother’s death anniversary, Babubhai Jirawala decided to bring real change to these families. He paid ₹89,89,209 to the cooperative bank, covering the entire loan amount linked to 290 farmers. The bank then issued “No Dues Certificates,” finally removing the debt from every farmer’s record.

During the event, many farmers became emotional. Some elders held Jirawala’s hands and thanked him for ending a long-standing problem that had affected their families for years.

This simple act has given the village a clean start. Farmers can now apply for new loans, plan their crop season better, and think about their future without fear.

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