The KCC Scheme was introduced with the objective of providing adequate and timely credit to the farmers for their agricultural operations. Which of the following is NOT eligible under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme as per the general eligibility criteria?

Correct option is D

Under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme, the following are eligible:

• Individual/joint farmers who are owner-cultivators

• Tenant farmers, oral lessees, and share croppers

• Self Help Groups (SHGs) and Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) of farmers engaged in agricultural operations

However, urban salaried individuals not engaged in farming are not eligible under the scheme.