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Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers WelfareactiveAgricultureLaunched: 1998-08-01

About the Scheme

Kisan Credit Card provides flexible revolving credit to farmers for agricultural inputs, allied activities, and consumption needs. 7.75 crore active KCC accounts (March 2024); ₹9.81 lakh crore outstanding. Budget 2025-26 raised limit from ₹3 lakh to ₹5 lakh under Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS). Extended to fisheries (1.24 lakh KCCs) and animal husbandry (44.40 lakh KCCs).

Target Beneficiaries: 7.75 crore active KCC accounts; ₹9.81 lakh crore outstanding (Mar 2024); 44.40 lakh KCCs for animal husbandry; 1.24 lakh for fisheries

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✦Key Features

  • 7.75 crore active KCC accounts; ₹9.81 lakh crore outstanding (Economic Survey 2024-25)
  • Interest rate: 7% p.a. on crop loans; 3% interest subvention = effective 4% for timely repayment
  • Budget 2025-26: MISS loan limit raised ₹3 lakh → ₹5 lakh; 5.9 crore farmers mapped via Kisan Rin Portal
  • Extended to fisheries (₹2 lakh limit; 1.24 lakh KCCs) and animal husbandry (₹2 lakh; 44.40 lakh KCCs)
  • Collateral-free up to ₹1.60 lakh; RuPay KCC debit card for ATM/PoS use
  • PM-KISAN beneficiaries automatically eligible for KCC
  • Coverage: agriculture + allied activities + post-harvest + consumption needs

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UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance8%

Syllabus Tags

AgricultureCreditFarmersBankingGS3