Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Handloom and Other Non Farm Sector Activities

The "Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Handloom and Other Non Farm Sector Activities" scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, aims to offer financial support for handloom and other non-farm sector activities, enabling farmers to diversify income sources beyond agriculture. Loans under this scheme can be obtained based on the project cost, with a limit of ₹2,00,000/-. Interest rates range from 11% to 12.5%, subject to change.

• Access to Loan: Up to ₹2,00,000/-. - Interest Rate: From 11% to 12.5%, (subject to change).
  

• The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
• The beneficiary should be a farmer.
• The beneficiary should be engaged in handloom or non-farm sector activities.
• The beneficiary should be interested to avail the loan for handloom or non-farm sector activities.
• The beneficiary should have the intention to use the loan specifically for handloom or non-farm sector activities.

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Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form by contacting the Secretary/ Special Officer of the Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).

1. Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN card, etc.).
   1. Address proof.
   2. Proof of agricultural occupation (For handloom and other non-farm sector activities) (if applicable).
   3. Any other documents (if required).