Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank: For Handloom and Other Non Farm Sector Activities
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme provides loans to farmers and rural workers engaged in handloom weaving and other non-farm sector activities in Tamil Nadu. Run by Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Banks, it aims to support income generation through small business and craft activities. The scheme offers affordable credit to help borrowers start or expand their non-agricultural enterprises.
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
- 25 Apr 2026
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