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The 'Rajya Dairy Udhyamita Vikas Yojna' from Chhattisgarh's Animal Husbandry Department aims to empower young people to Read More... start profitable dairy businesses by supporting the rearing of high-breed cows and buffaloes. Read less
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Are you a young person in Chhattisgarh looking for a stable business opportunity? The Animal Husbandry Department has launched the 'Rajya Dairy Udhyamita Vikas Yojna' to help you set up a successful dairy farm.
What Is This Scheme About?
This scheme is designed to give a push to dairy entrepreneurship among the youth. With the demand for milk and dairy products on the rise, this initiative helps you start or expand a dairy business by providing support for high-breed cow and buffalo rearing.
Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?
The scheme is primarily for residents of Chhattisgarh who are interested in dairy farming. It prioritizes landless farmers, small and marginal farmers, BPL families, members of women's self-help groups, and those living on milk collection routes.
Why This Scheme Is Important
The 'Rajya Dairy Udhyamita Vikas Yojna' is crucial for creating self-employment opportunities, boosting income for rural families, and increasing milk production in the state. It also helps improve the quality of dairy farming practices.
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Who Can Apply?
- You must be a resident of Chhattisgarh for at least five years.
- You can purchase a maximum of two milch animals under this scheme.
- You are eligible for a 50% subsidy (up to ₹70,000/-) if you are in the general category, and a 66.6% subsidy (up to ₹93,200/-) if you are from SC/ST category.
- You will need to cover any costs exceeding the scheme's limits; no subsidy is provided for the additional amount.
- The animals you purchase must be in milk production, not older than five years, and capable of giving at least 10 liters of milk per day at the time of purchase.
- It's mandatory to insure the animal for a minimum of three years when setting up the unit. (A total of five years of insurance is recommended).
- Priority will be given to landless, small, or marginal farmers, BPL family members, members of milk co-operative societies, villagers on milk collection routes, Garva Yojana beneficiaries, women SHG members, or existing dairy farmers.
- If you belong to a joint family, you must be the only eligible beneficiary applying for the scheme.
- You should not already own at least two high-breed dairy animals when you apply.
How to Get Started
- Visit the nearest Animal Husbandry Department office or your local veterinary office to get the application form.
- Fill out the form completely and attach all the necessary documents.
- Submit the application form to the designated office.
- The department will review your application and verify your eligibility.
For more details or to download application forms, you can visit the official website or contact the concerned department.
Documents You'll Need
- Identity Card
- Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Address Proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, Voter ID)
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar card, PAN card)
- Details of the location where the dairy unit will be set up
- A Project Report for your dairy unit
- Proof of your own funds, if you are contributing to the cost
- Insurance Documents for the animals
- Bank Account Details (Passbook copy)
- Vaccination Certificate for the purchased livestock
- If you are an existing dairy farmer, you need to provide photographs of your current dairy animals and units.
- A Contract Form signed by you and two witnesses, confirming your commitment to operate the unit for at least 5 years.
FAQ’s
What is the 'Rajya Dairy Udhyamita Vikas Yojna'?
This is a scheme by the Animal Husbandry Department of Chhattisgarh aimed at encouraging young people to start their own dairy businesses. It helps you set up a dairy unit by providing financial assistance and subsidies for rearing high-breed cows and buffaloes.
How much subsidy can I get for setting up a dairy unit?
If you are from the general category, you can receive a 50% subsidy on the actual cost, up to ₹70,000/- per unit. For SC/ST beneficiaries, the subsidy is 66.6%, up to ₹93,200/- per unit.
What kind of animals can I buy under this scheme?
You can purchase Indian dairy breeds like Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Gir, Tharparkar, or advanced crossbreed cows and high-breed buffaloes.
How many animals can I get financial support for?
The scheme provides financial assistance for a maximum of two milch animals per beneficiary.
What is the maximum amount I can receive under the scheme?
The total estimated cost for a unit of two milch animals is ₹1,40,000/-. The subsidy amount will be up to ₹70,000/- for the general category and ₹93,200/- for SC/ST beneficiaries.
What are the conditions for the animals I purchase?
The animals must be in milk production, not older than five years, and capable of giving at least 10 liters of milk daily at the time of purchase. You also need to get them insured for at least three years.
Do I need to have my own land to apply?
Not necessarily. The scheme prioritizes landless farmers, but also considers small/marginal farmers, BPL families, SHG members, and existing dairy farmers. The key is your interest in dairy entrepreneurship.
Where should I submit my application?
You need to submit your application form along with all the required documents to the nearest Animal Husbandry Department office or your local veterinary office in Chhattisgarh.
What if the cost of the animals is more than the scheme's limit?
You will be responsible for paying any additional costs that exceed the scheme's provisions. The subsidy is only applicable up to the specified limits.
How long do I need to run the dairy unit?
You will need to sign a contract committing to operate the dairy unit for at least 5 years.
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