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This scheme in Goa aims to boost local milk production by encouraging farmers with a 40% composite Read More... subsidy on milk proceeds, covering incentives and cattle feed costs. Read less

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The Government of Goa, through its Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, has introduced a revised scheme to support milk producers. The goal is to make Goa self-sufficient in milk and encourage more farmers to get involved in dairy farming.

What Is This Scheme?

The "Revised Scheme For Incentives To Milk Producers" is designed to make dairy farming a more profitable venture for farmers in Goa. It provides financial incentives to producers who supply their milk to registered cooperative societies or groups. This initiative helps increase local milk production and supports the state's dairy sector.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is primarily for farmers residing in Goa. It encourages them to produce their own milk and supply it to designated cooperative societies or self-help groups. The aim is to support genuine milk producers and foster dairy entrepreneurship.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By offering subsidies and incentives, the scheme makes dairy farming more financially attractive. This, in turn, is expected to increase the local supply of milk, reducing the state's reliance on external sources. It also supports farmers by providing assistance for cattle feed, making the entire dairy operation more sustainable.

Objective

This scheme in Goa aims to boost local milk production by encouraging farmers with a 40% composite subsidy on milk proceeds, covering incentives and cattle feed costs.

Benefits

Loan Limit:Minimum of ₹5,00,000/- and maximum as applicable to term loans.Interest Rate:1% more than the prevailing rate.Repayment:5 years including moratorium period of 1 year.

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Scheme Information

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a farmer from Goa.
You need to have been a resident of Goa for at least the past five years.
You must be a member of a Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self Help Group that is registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.
Your Dairy Farm must be registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, facilitated through your local Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.
You must own a cattle shed and have milch animals.
You must produce your own milk; you cannot buy milk from others and submit it under your name to the group/society.
You must be mandatorily registered as an Agriculturist under the Agricultural Database with the Agricultural Department.

How To Apply

Register your Dairy Farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services. This is done through your respective Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.
Ensure you are a member of a registered Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group.
Submit your application and required documents through your registered cooperative society/group.
The cooperative society/group will then submit monthly reports to the Department for payment processing.

Note: Applications are accepted via the respective Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital through the registered cooperative society/group.

Documents Required

Unique Identification (UID) Card.
Proof of Membership to a registered Dairy Co-operative Society/Bachat Gat/Self Help Group.
Proof of Registration with the Agricultural Department as an Agriculturist under the Agricultural Database.
Proof of Residency in Goa for at least the preceding five years.
Bank Account Details: Account Number, Branch Name, and MICR Code (for ECS payments).
Dairy Farm Registration Details: This includes the number of milch animals, their lactation status, milk yield details, date of calving, and the address of the cowshed.

FAQ’s

Can I apply for this scheme if I'm not a registered resident of Goa for the last five years?

No, you must be a bona fide resident of Goa for at least the preceding five years to be eligible for this scheme.

What specific requirements must my bank account meet to receive the monthly subsidy payments?

Your bank account must be with a bank that has a core banking system or offers Electronic Clearing System (ECS) to enable the transfer of payments.

Is it okay to buy milk from other farmers and sell it as my own to my group to get the incentive?

No, absolutely not. You are strictly prohibited from buying milk from others and submitting it to the Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self Help Group in your name. The incentive is only for milk produced at your own farm.

What if my group, a 'Bachat Gat', isn't formally registered with any government body? Can we still apply?

A 'Bachat Gat' for this scheme means a group of two or more farmers coming together for scheme benefits. However, the group must register with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Panaji-Goa, to be eligible.

Besides being a farmer in Goa, do I need any other government registration?

Yes, you must be mandatorily registered with the Agricultural Department as an Agriculturist under the Agricultural Database.

Do I need to register my dairy farm separately with the Animal Husbandry department?

Yes, you must register your Dairy Farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services. You'll do this through your local Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital.

What kind of evidence do I need to show that I'm part of a registered dairy group?

You will need to provide evidence of your membership to a registered Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self Help Group as required by the Department.

What details about my animals and farm must I provide when registering?

You need to provide information on the number of milch animals, their lactation status, milk yield, date of calving, and the exact address of the cowshed where they are kept.

Is a Unique Identification (UID) card essential for claiming benefits?

Yes, it is mandatory to produce your Unique Identification (UID) card to receive any benefits offered under this scheme.

Who is the intended beneficiary of this scheme?

The scheme is for farmers from Goa who are members of Dairy Co-operative Societies, Bachat Gats, or Self Help Groups registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

Do I need to own a cattle shed to be eligible?

Yes, you must own a cattle shed and have milch animals. This setup must be within the State of Goa.

Does the scheme cover milk purchased from other sources?

No, the incentives are exclusively for milk produced at your own Dairy Farm and supplied by you.

To which specific entities should I supply milk to qualify for the subsidy?

The milk supplied by members must be exclusively to the Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self Help Group that is officially recognized for this scheme.