State GovernmentAgriculture

Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Inland Fishing

✓ Information verified — April 2026
Tamil Nadu

This scheme is run by the Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank in Tamil Nadu to help farmers start or expand inland fishing projects. It provides loans to support fishing activities in lakes, ponds, and other inland water bodies. The scheme aims to increase fish production and improve the income of farmers engaged in inland fishing.

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What You Get

  • Loans up to ₹3,30,000 per hectare for inland fishing projects
  • Interest rate between 11% and 12%
  • Support for setting up and managing inland fishing operations
  • Access to formal credit through cooperative banking

Who Can Apply

  • Gender: Male only
  • Age: 18–55 years
  • Residence: Tamil Nadu residents only
  • Must be a farmer engaged in or willing to engage in inland fishing
  • Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu
  • Must have access to suitable inland water bodies for fishing
  • Should be able to demonstrate capacity to repay the loan

Documents Needed

0/5 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Land Ownership Documents
  3. 3. Bank Passbook
  4. 4. Income Certificate
  5. 5. Fishing License or Permission

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Tamil Nadu
Category
Agriculture
Target Gender
Male
Age Group
18–55 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
25 Apr 2026

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