Kisan Credit Card (KCC) for Fishers
Credit & FinanceAll India
Extends the Kisan Credit Card to fishers and fish farmers, providing timely working-capital credit at concessional interest for fisheries activities.
Eligibility
- Individual and joint fishers and fish farmers
- SHGs / Joint Liability Groups engaged in fisheries
- Lessees and members of fisher cooperative societies
Benefits
- Short-term credit for working capital and operational needs
- Concessional interest with interest subvention on timely repayment
- Flexible repayment aligned to the harvest / fishing cycle
How to Apply
- 1Visit any bank branch and submit the KCC application
- 2Provide activity and identity documents for verification
- 3Receive the sanctioned credit limit and KCC
Documents Required
- Identity and address proof
- Fishing licence / registration
- Bank account details
- Proof of fisheries activity (lease/ownership where applicable)
Details are indicative — always confirm eligibility and benefits on the official portal.
Official Source: Department of Fisheries / NABARD