About this agriculture 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.
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.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Kisan Credit Card Scheme for Fisheries- Chief Minister Fishermen Prosperity Scheme (KCCSF-CMFPS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Fisheries Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Madhya Pradesh |
| Official portal | mpfisheries.gov.in (see References at the end) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 💼Fishermen
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- 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.
Who qualifies
- 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.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the scheme?
A fish farmer engaged in fisheries activities.
What is the major benefit of the scheme?
Zero-percent interest working capital loans through cooperative banks.
Where can I apply?
The applicant applies to the District Fisheries Office and the concerned cooperative bank.
Is there any application fee?
No, the process is free of cost.
How is the loan amount decided?
As per bank norms and credit assessment.
Are all categories of farmers eligible?
Yes, including landholding, small, marginal, and BPL farmers.
Is interest subvention automatic?
Yes, if repayment is made as per loan conditions.
What is the time limit for approval?
It depends on the bank’s processing time.
References and official sources
Apply only on the official portal. Nothing is applied for on this site, and applying is free.
- Scheme Details cmhelpline.mp.gov.in
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