The Govt.could consider appointing advisers who could educate the farmers and make it profitable for them. Basic neccessities like seeds,manure,water etc. must be given a thought. Govt.could deploy tractors which plough the fields free of cost. Farmers are too dependent on vagieries of nature and drought gives them no returns. Instead of writing off loans create a situation where loans are not required to be taken and provide to the farmer in kind and services. This will spare him from the money lenders. Also a better procurement price to them will certainly improve their lot. Build institutions which teach modern methods of agriculture. Writing off loans is a political stunt, as situation remains the same year after year as simply providing cash will not help.