Organisation : Directorate of Animal Husbandry (DOAH)
Scheme Name : Establishment of 50 Milch Animals Dairy Unit
Applicable For : All Livestock Owners
Applicable State/UT : Gujarat
Website : https://doah.gujarat.gov.in/Home/SchemesDetailsPage/qEITCG3U50OobCZFAdsNeQ%E2%99%AC%E2%99%AC
What is DOAH Establishment of 50 Milch Animals Dairy Unit?
Establishment of 50 milch animals dairy unit, a special incentive scheme has been implemented to promote the development of indigenous Gir and Kankrej cows in the state, aiming to facilitate employment opportunities in rural areas through the establishment of dairy farms. Under this scheme, assistance is provided for setting up farms with 50 dairy animals (For Kankrej and Gir cows), transitioning from livestock farming to self-employment.
Related / Similar Facility : DOAH Gujarat Establish 12 Milch Animal Farm
Beneficiaries of Establishment of 50 Milch Animals Dairy Unit
** All Livestock Owners
Assistance of Establishment of 50 Milch Animals Dairy Unit
** Unit cost determined by the bank or NABARD for purchasing 50 dairy animals which ever is less based on that beneficiaries will be eligible for a 7.5% interest subsidy for up to 5 years.
** For shed construction, a maximum assistance of 50% of actual expenditure upto Rs. 5.00 lakh
** For animal insurance premiums for three years, a 75% subsidy up to Rs. 1,80,000/-
** For electric chaff cutter, fogger system, and milking machine, 75% subsidy on unit cost up to maximum Rs. 30,000/-, Rs. 22,500/-, and Rs. 56,250/- respectively.
How To Apply For Establishment of 50 Milch Animals Dairy Unit?
** After obtaining loan approval for the purchase of 50 dairy animals from the Reserve Bank recognized institution/bank, application can be done through the I-khedut portal.
Documents to be attached with the application :
** Copy of residence proof (barcoded ration card/ Electricity bill/bank passbook with address)
** Copy of government-issued photo identification (Aadhar card/Voter ID/Driving License/Kisan Credit Card)
** Caste certificate (for SC/ST category only)
** Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque
** Copy of loan Sanctioned letter
** Land-related documents: Land ownership proof, 7/12 extract, 8A extract, or lease agreement for land
** Applicant’s self-declaration form
Other Conditions :
** Livestock owners who purchase 50 dairy animals (cows/buffaloes) and establish a new dairy farm as per the prescribed criteria will be eligible for the benefits of this scheme.
** There is no assistance available for renovation and repair under this scheme.
** Beneficiaries must have ownership rights or inheritance rights or leasehold rights of the land.
** Additionally, if the beneficiary does not own land, the dairy farm can be established on leased land for a minimum of 7 (seven) years.
** Assistance under this scheme is mandatory for purchasing animals, establishing the dairy farm, and insurance of animals, these three components are essential.
** Additionally, assistance for the electric chaff cutter, milking machine, and fogger system can be obtained based on the requirements.
** It is advisable to obtain the loan from the Reserve Bank recognized institution/bank for purchasing livestock.