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A total of 157.44 eligible farmers have been given Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) so far against 183.14 applications that came in. The scheme has short term credit limits for crops, and term loans. KCC holders are also covered under personal accident insurance up to ₹50,000 for death and permanent disability, and up to ₹25,000 for other risks.
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a total of ₹1681.32 crore has been disbursed to fishermen across 21 states. The scheme aims to increase fish production to 220 lakh metric tonnes by 2024-25 at an average annual growth rate of 9%.