Integrated Sheep Development Scheme

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment

Sub-categories: Animal husbandry, Financial assistance

Target beneficiaries: NGO, Self Help Groups (SHGS), Registered Societies, Individual

Tags: Livestock, Animal Husbandry

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When as the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) launched?

Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) was launched in the year 2020-21

Which department launched the ISDS Scheme?

The ISDS scheme was launched by the Sheep Husbandry Department of the J&K Government.

Under what activities shall the support be provided?

The support shall be available for the following activities - a) Establishment of Sheep/goat units under participatory mode comprising 10 ewes/does b) Establishment of Sheep/goat units on subsidy mode (20-200 ewes/does) c) Establishment of shearing units

Who is eligible to apply to this scheme?

The beneficiary can be an Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Groups / Cooperative Societies / FPOs, etc. Efforts will be made to cover 20% SC/ST and 10% women beneficiaries.

Till which year will the scheme guidelines be in force?

The Guidelines Will Be In Force Till 31st March 2023 Or Replaced By A New Set Of Guidelines Whichever Is Earlier.

Is there an earmarking for SC/ST And Women applicants?

Efforts will be made to cover 20% SC/ST and 10% women beneficiaries.

What benefits are provided under Subsidy Mode?

Subsidy Mode: Selected beneficiaries shall be entitled to a 50% subsidy for the establishment of sheep/goat units of 20-200 ewes/does.

What shall be the pattern of assistance under the Establishment Of Sheep/Goat Units?

Pattern of Assistance under Establishment Of Sheep/Goat Units (25 Sheep/Goat Per Unit): 50% of the unit cost as total eligible subsidy with a ceiling of ₹ 1,00,000 whichever is less per unit (25 sheep/goat) and a maximum subsidy ceiling of ₹ 8,00,000 for 8 Sheep/Goat units (each unit comprising 25 sheep/goats)

Who is eligible to apply to this scheme?

Eligibility of Beneficiary: Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.

What Are The Various Methods To Keep The Unshorn Wool Clean?

Avoid over crowding, and timely dipping, the shed must be clean and hygienic, you can also use some specific shampoos which can be brought from the market.

To whom should the application be sent?

Interested beneficiaries shall submit their applications in the format "Annexure B" to their respective District Sheep Husbandry Officer (DSHO) along with a self-attested copy of the required documents.

How Much Land Is Required To Start A 25 EWEs Sheep Unit?

8 sq. ft. per animal, it is the accurate space required per animal, so for 25 EWEs, you may need 200 sq. ft. shed. In addition to this if you have more land, it is more advantageous as far as feeding or grazing area is concerned.

How Will The Department Provide Logistic Support Or Medical Support?

Our employees will assist you in choosing the best breed by taking in view the genotypic and phenotypic characters, selection of hybrid breed, wool qualities, length of legs, scrotal girth, our technical experts can say which breed is best for your start up and will help you in choosing those breeds. We also give you medicines on subsidized rates and all the services are being provided at your door step, free of cost breeding cover is being provided by the department by providing you a Hybrid Ram of Superior Quality.

How Many Times An Animal Is To Be Sheared In A Year?

Two times in a year, pre-migration and post-migration from Highland Pastures.

Is It Necessary To Send The Livestock To Highland Pastures During Summer?

Yes, it is important to send your livestock to Highland Pastures, the sheep is an animal which is Heat Stress Prone, so it is very difficult for such an animal to remain in plains during high temperature. It gets its favorable temperature only in Highland Pastures. Also there is enough availability of Nutrition's grasses on Highland Pastures. There are also some grasses which are Anti Parasitic and thus help the livestock to remain free from some parasitic diseases. Another most benefit of Highland Pastures is that you don't need to put any expenses on feeding of animals at Highland Pastures.

• https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/isds
• https://jkash.nic.in/Guidelines/ISDS%202022-23.pdf
• https://jksheephusbandrykashmir.nic.in/files/LatestSchemes.pdf

Guidelines

https://jkash.nic.in/Guidelines/ISDS%202022-23.pdf

Brochure

https://jksheephusbandrykashmir.nic.in/files/LatestSchemes.pdf