Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Handloom and Other Non Farm Sector Activities
✓ Information verified — June 2026The scheme offers loans for handloom and other non-farm sector activities, with a maximum loan amount of up to ₹2,00,000/- at an interest rate of 11% to 12.5%. The scheme is designed to support farmers engaged in non-farm activities.
What You Get
- Loans up to ₹2,00,000 for handloom and non-farm activities
- Interest rate between 11% to 12.5% per annum
- Financial support to develop skills-based income sources
- Access to affordable credit without collateral requirements (subject to bank norms)
- Flexible repayment terms through cooperative banks
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–55 years
- Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
- Must be a farmer or rural resident engaged in or willing to engage in handloom or non-farm activities
- Resident of Tamil Nadu state
- Must have a valid bank account
- Age typically between 18 to 60 years (as per bank guidelines)
- Income should be within prescribed limits set by the cooperative bank
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Identity Proof
- 3. Address Proof
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Business Plan or Activity Details
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Tamil Nadu
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–55 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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