Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Poultry Loan — Frequently Asked Questions

You can apply if you are a resident of Tamil Nadu, you are a farmer engaged in poultry farming or cattle development, and you intend to use the loan specifically for those activities.

The scheme lends up to ₹14,800 for acquiring 200 poultry birds, or up to ₹17,000 for purchasing 2 cows. The amount is tied to those two purposes.

Interest ranges from 14.5% to 16.5% per annum. The rate is subject to periodic changes, so confirm the prevailing rate at your branch before you commit.

It is a loan, not a grant. The money has to be repaid with interest, and no equity or ownership stake in your farm is taken — the support is entirely non-dilutive.

No. The scheme is rolling and always open, so you can apply at any time rather than waiting for a specific window.

Applications are handled offline. Collect the official form from the Secretary or Special Officer at your nearest Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank branch, fill in every mandatory field, attach the required self-attested documents, and submit the form in person to the concerned authority. Scheme details are also listed on the Tamil Nadu government website at tn.gov.in.

Yes, and it is worth asking for one. Request a formal acknowledgment that records the date and time of submission and, where applicable, a unique identification number, so you have proof of your application for later reference.

A recent passport-sized photograph affixed to the form and signed across if specified, plus self-attested copies of supporting papers — typically identity proof, address proof, proof of land ownership or farming activity, and a plan for your poultry or cattle development.

Neither is mentioned among the scheme's conditions. Eligibility rests on being a Tamil Nadu resident, being a farmer in poultry or cattle development, and using the loan for that purpose.

No. The loan is purpose-bound. It is meant for poultry farming or cattle development, such as buying birds or cows, and the applicant's stated intent to use it that way is part of the eligibility requirement.

It is offered by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Tamil Nadu, and delivered through Primary Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank branches across the state.