Establishment of 12 Milch Animal Farm

DETAILS The "Establishment of 12 Milch Animal Farm" scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote animal husbandry as an independent business, encourage livestock owners to adopt dairy farming and enhance rural employment opportunities. BENEFITS Interest Subsidy: General Category: 7.5% for up to 5 years after availing of a bank loan. SC/ST/Female Beneficiaries: 8.5% for up to 5 years. Gir/Kankrej Breed Units: Up to 12% maximum subsidy. Shed Construction Assistance: General Category: 50% of actual expenditure, up to ₹1,50,000/-. Gir/Kankrej Breed: 75% of actual expenditure, up to ₹2,25,000/-. Animal Insurance Premium (for 3 years): General Category: 75% subsidy, up to ₹43,200/-. Gir/Kankrej Breed: 90% subsidy, up to ₹51,840/-. Equipment Subsidy: Electric Chaff Cutter: 75% subsidy, up to ₹18,000/- (General) ; 90% subsidy, up to ₹21,600/- (Gir/Kankrej). Fogger System: 75% subsidy, up to ₹9,000/- (General) | 90% subsidy, up to ₹10,800/- (Gir/Kankrej). Milking Machine: 75% subsidy, up to ₹33,750/- (General) | 90% subsidy, up to ₹40,500/- (Gir/Kankrej). Note: Interest subsidy will be available on the amount determined above for the unit cost fixed by NABARD or through the bank for the establishment of units for dairy cattle of up to 12 animals, whichever is less. ELIGIBILITY The applicant must be a livestock Farmer. The applicant must purchase 12 dairy animals (cows/buffaloes). The applicant must establish a new dairy farm. The applicant must have ownership rights or inheritance rights or leasehold rights of the land. The applicant must take a loan from a Reserve Bank-recognized institution/bank. Note: If the beneficiary does not own land, the dairy farm can be established on leased land for a minimum of 7 (seven) years. Exclusions There is no assistance available for renovation and repair under this scheme.