Under the Kisan Credit Card scheme, short-term credit support is given to farmers for which of the following purposes?

Correct Option (b):

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme is designed to provide short-term credit support to farmers for various agricultural and allied activities. The eligible purposes for short-term credit under KCC include:

• Working capital for the maintenance of farm assets, which covers immediate operational expenses.
• Consumption requirements of farm households, aimed at addressing the basic needs of farmers and preventing distress.
• Post-harvest expenses, including marketing and transportation of produce, which are integral to the crop cycle.

Therefore, statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.

Incorrect Options:

• Statement 2: The purchase of capital assets such as combine harvesters, tractors, and mini trucks typically requires medium or long-term agricultural loans, not short-term credit provided under the KCC scheme.
• Statement 5: The construction of a family house and the setting up of a village cold storage facility are capital expenditures that fall under long-term investment credit, which is distinct from the short-term operational credit offered by KCC.