CUDDALORE (TAMIL NADU):  In a function organised on July 5 in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu, Indian Bank has released the first instalment of a loan of Rs 12 lakhs to 24 milk producers in Pakkripalayam village in Cuddalore, for expanding their dairy business.

Cuddalore Community Livelihood Services Producer Company Ltd, Tamil Nadu, formed by The Leprosy Mission Trust India’s SOAR project acted as the guarantor for this loan.

Cuddalore Community Livelihood Services Producer Company Ltd has 350 shareholders and all are people affected by leprosy.