Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of 100 Broiler Birds' Farm For Schedule Caste
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Business & Entrepreneurship,Animal husbandry,Financial assistance,Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of 100 Broiler Birds' Farm for Schedule Caste” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to provide supplementary income to Schedule Caste People of the society.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Schedule Caste people of the society of Gujarat State. - The beneficiary will have to provide income proof and a caste certificate along with the application. - Females and beneficiaries below the poverty line will be given priority. - The beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training. - The beneficiary should have either his/her own land or will have to take land for two years on a lease base. - The beneficiary will have to prepare a poultry shed having a capacity of 100 Sq. feet. - The beneficiary will have to bring 100 low-input broiler birds, poultry feed, and water & feed utensils. - As and when the Government officer visit the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement. - In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.
Application Mode
Offline
Application Process
Step 01: The applicant needs to visit the nearest Intensive Poultry Development Project Office or District Poultry Extension Centre and collect the application form. Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, attach all the (self-attested) required documents, and submit it to the designated receiving authority. Step 03: After successful verification, the applicant can avail the benefit of the scheme.
Required Documents
- Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
- Income Proof Certificate
- Below Poverty Line Card (If applicable)
- Residence proof
- Caste Certificate
- Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable)
- Ration Card (if applicable)
- Savings Account Bank Passbook or Cancelled Check
FAQs
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide supplementary income to Schedule Caste People of the society of Gujarat State.
Which department has started this scheme?
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Schedule Caste people of the society of Gujarat state.
How many members of a family can get the benefits of this scheme?
Only one member of a family can be benefited from this scheme.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, a subsidy will be given 75% of the total unit cost (maximum ₹27000/-) to the beneficiary for the establishment of 100 Broiler birds' Unit.
What is the unit cost for the scheme?
The unit cost for the scheme is ₹36000/-.
What will the percentage of subsidy be given to the beneficiary?
The subsidy will be given 75% of the total unit cost (maximum ₹27000/-).
Who will get priority under the scheme?
Females and beneficiaries below poverty line will be given priority.
Is poultry-keeping training mandatory for a beneficiary?
Yes, the beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training.
How will the beneficiary receive the subsidy amount?
The beneficiary will receive the subsidy amount directly in the bank account.
Shall the vaccination be given to the birds under the scheme?
Yes, the birds will be given vaccination regularly.
Will the government official visit the farm for inquiry purposes?
Yes, as and when the Government officer visits the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement.
For how many years the farm/unit will have to maintain by the beneficiary?
In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.
How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
The applicant needs to visit the nearest Intensive Poultry Development Project Office or District Poultry Extension Centre and collect the application form.
Who will sanction the applications?
Eligible applications will be sanctioned by the Regional Joint Director of the concerned department.