The scheme offers financial aid to pregnant women via Self Help Groups. The loan is capped at ₹2,000/- with an interest rate of 11%, subject to changes.
District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Maternity Loan through Self Help Groups - Introduction
The "District Central Cooperative Banks and through its Branches: For Maternity Loan through Self Help Groups" scheme launched by the Co-operation, Food and Consumer Protection Department, Tamil Nadu, offers financial support through Self Help Groups to pregnant women for maternity-related expenses. The loan is capped at ₹2,000/- with an interest rate of 11%, subject to changes.
Benefits
- Access to Loan: ₹2,000/-.
- Interest Rate: 11% (subject to change).
Eligibility
- The beneficiary should be a woman.
- The beneficiary should be pregnant.
- The beneficiary should be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
- Loans should be applicable only for Maternity.
Exclusions
Application Process
- Step 1: The interested applicant should collect the application form from the District Central Cooperative Banks or its branches.
- Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
- Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the concerned authority.
- Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, a unique identification number (if applicable).
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