| Scheme Name | MICRO-FINANCE SCHEME |
| Purpose of the loan | AFC extends financial assistance for MFIs who again offer credit in smaller amounts .to the people for self-employment projects that generate income and also to enhance financial inclusion. |
| Eligibility Criteria | NBFC-MFI/Regsistered Co-operative Society having operational existence for at least 3(three) years in micro-finance operations. |
| loan limit | Minimum Loa amount Rs. 50 lacs and the upper limit is up to Rs. 1000 lakhs |
| Moratorium period | Moratorium up to 12 months |
| Repayment period | 3 years including the Moratorium period |
| Lending rate of Interest | 13.5 % pa |
| Security | Legal documentation and FDR deposit. |