Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme

DETAILS The Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program includes the Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme under the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya. The scheme aims to employ, engage, and empower the youth and rural communities by promoting Dairy related entrepreneurship through easy access to credit and subsidies. BENEFITS Credit linkage through partnered banks 5% EMI co-payment support for 24 months Veterinary and farm management support Mentorship and business advisory 50% of project cost supported (5% by applicant, 45% by Government) Market linkage for selling output Technical training and capacity building ELIGIBILITY Individuals The applicant should be between 18 and 58 years of age. The entrepreneur should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority. The entrepreneur should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute. The Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking dairy. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the cattle. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the cattle. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the dairy products. The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where dairy farming is feasible. The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank. Registered Entities Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya such as Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on Must provide an Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate whichever is applicable At least two members should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized institution, preferably from a government institute Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking dairy. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the cattle The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the cattle. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the dairy products The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where dairy farming is feasible The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank Unregistered Entities Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and soon Eligibility certification from competent government authority like BDO/SDO/Department in case of Producer group from DPMs. The non-registered entity should have a constitution/bylaws/framework that outline the groups structure, objectives, and procedures. Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking dairy. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the cattle. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the cattle. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the dairy products. The entrepreneurs village must be in an area where dairy farming is feasible The distance between the entrepreneurs village and the nearest market must be reasonable The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank.  Exclusions Individuals Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following A) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30 i. State and Central Government employees ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc. iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government iv. Registered class-1 contractors v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government B) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme. C) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature Registered Entities Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following: A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme. B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30 i. State and Central Government employees ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc. iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government iv. Registered class-1 contractors v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government Unregistered Entities Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme. B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30 i. State and Central Government employees ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc. iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government iv. Registered class-1 contractors v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government