KOLKATA, 5 APRIL: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has decided to increase the priority lending by Rs 20,000 crore for the state in 2011-12, said Mr PVS Suryakumar, general manager of Nabard.

Speaking at a Press conference held in the city today, Mr Suryakumar said in 2010-2011 financial year the priority lending limit was Rs 29,000 crore.