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State Government Scheme

Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme

The scheme aims to provide short-term loans for fisheries. It offers zero-percent interest working capital to the fish farmers through cooperative banks.

Fishermen
Scheme Level
State
Applicable In
Madhya Pradesh
Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance
How to Apply
Offline

About the Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme Scheme

The “Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries” is a component scheme under the "Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme" launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, working capital is provided at a zero percent interest rate through cooperative banks to the fish farmers engaged in fisheries operations. The scheme offers interest subvention to ensure affordable credit for beneficiaries and reduce their financial burden.

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Benefits

  • Short-term working capital loans for fisheries activities under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility.
  • Fish farmers receive interest subvention, enabling access to zero-percent interest loans through cooperative banks.
  • The loan amount is determined as per bank norms and scheme provisions, based on the financial requirement of the fish farmer.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a landholding farmer, marginal farmer, small farmer, fish farmer, livestock owner, BPL beneficiary, unorganized worker card holder, or registered worker.
  2. The applicant must be engaged in fisheries activities.

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How to Apply for Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme

Application mode: Offline

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Fisheries Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attested, if required).

Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the District Fisheries Office.

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme scheme?

The “Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries” is a component scheme under the &quot;Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme&quot; launched by the Fisheries Welfare and Fisheries Development Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. Under this scheme, working capital is provide…

Who is eligible for Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme?

The applicant must be a landholding farmer, marginal farmer, small farmer, fish farmer, livestock owner, BPL beneficiary, unorganized worker card holder, or registered worker. The applicant must be engaged in fisheries activities. <br

What benefits does Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme provide?

Short-term working capital loans for fisheries activities under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility. Fish farmers receive interest subvention, enabling access to zero-percent interest loans through cooperative banks. The loan amount is determined as per bank norms and scheme provisions, based on t…

How can I apply for Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme?

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the District Fisheries Office and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications. Step 2: In the application form, fill in all t…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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