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Looking to start or expand your own business in the livestock sector in Uttarakhand? The state government has a special scheme to help you out.

What Is This Scheme?

The "Livestock Mission Scheme – Interest Payment on Loan" is an initiative by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Uttarakhand. Its main goal is to create jobs right in your local area by supporting livestock-based businesses. It makes it financially easier for you to take a bank loan for these ventures, as the state government pays a big chunk of the interest.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is designed for residents of Uttarakhand who are keen on getting into livestock farming. If you're looking to set up a dairy farm, a poultry unit, raise sheep or goats, start a piggery, or even get a load carrier mule for your business, and you're eligible to take a bank loan for it, then you can benefit from this support.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By significantly reducing the interest burden on bank loans, this scheme encourages more people to invest in and develop livestock-based enterprises. This not only helps individuals achieve self-employment but also contributes to the local economy and the overall growth of the animal husbandry sector in Uttarakhand.

Objective

This scheme from Uttarakhand helps people start or grow livestock businesses by covering 90% of their bank loan interest, making it easier to set up units like dairy farms, poultry, or buy mules.

Benefits

This policy has been formulated with the objective of simplifying the sale of medicinal and aromatic products produced through cultivation. Farmers can sell the medicinal and aromatic products grown on their own agricultural land to markets operated by the Forest Department or to any other buyer. This arrangement has simplified the marketing process of medicinal and aromatic plant products produced through cultivation.

Sources and references

Guidelines (Page No. 224)

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
You should have a genuine interest in livestock farming.
You must be eligible to receive a loan from a bank for your proposed livestock venture.

How To Apply

Offline Application: Currently, you need to apply offline. Submit your application to the District Level Implementation Unit (DLIA).
Bank Approval: You will need to provide a consent letter from the bank confirming your loan approval.
Future Online Application: The government plans to introduce an online application process once the departmental portal is ready.
Contact DLIA: The DLIA will guide you on any other specific documents or procedures required.

Documents Required

Consent Letter from the bank showing your loan has been approved.
Any other documents as instructed by the District Level Implementation Unit (DLIA) for this scheme.

FAQ’s

What kinds of livestock businesses can get loan interest support?

This scheme supports several types of livestock businesses. These include dairy units (for cows and buffaloes), load carrier units (mules), sheep and goat farming, pig farming, and poultry farms (both broiler and layer types).

I'm interested in starting a small dairy farm. Can I apply?

Yes, if you are a resident of Uttarakhand and eligible for a bank loan, you can apply. The scheme specifically covers dairy units like 5-cow units or 10-cow units.

How much of the loan interest will the government pay for me?

The State Government will cover 90% of the interest on the bank loan you take to set up an approved livestock unit. This significantly reduces your financial burden.

Who handles the applications for this scheme?

Your application will be processed by the District Level Implementation Unit (DLIA). They are responsible for reviewing applications, verifying documents, and coordinating with banks and the treasury for the interest subsidy payments.

What happens after I submit my application to the DLIA?

After you submit your application and the required documents, the DLIA will carefully check everything. They will then prepare a list of eligible beneficiaries and give the final approval after confirming your documents and bank loan approval.

How do I get the interest subsidy after my loan is approved?

The bank will provide the DLIA with updates on the interest you've paid quarterly. The DLIA will then create a bill and send it to the treasury to pay the subsidy amount directly to your bank.

What if I'm not a resident of Uttarakhand? Can I apply?

No, you must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand to be eligible for this scheme. You also need to be an interested livestock farmer and eligible to take a bank loan.