PSGTKVN
Pashu Palan Yojana (GTKVN)
The scheme aims to enhance the livelihoods of Thakor and Koli communities by providing financial assistance for animal husbandry activities such as dairy farming. Under this scheme, loans of up to ₹1,00,000/- are provided for the purchase of milch animals such as cows and buffaloes.
States / UT: Gujarat
Nodal department: Social Justice and Empowerment Department
Scheme for: Individual
Scheme profile
DBT (direct benefit transfer): No
Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance, Business & Entrepreneurship
Sub-categories: Animal husbandry, Loan, Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship
Target beneficiaries: Individual
Tags: Loan, Thakor Caste, Koli Caste, Animal Husbandry, Self-employment
Details
The "Pashu Palan Yojana" is implemented by the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) under the Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Government of Gujarat. The scheme aims to strengthen the livelihoods of the Thakor and Koli communities by providing financial support for animal husbandry activities, such as dairy farming with cows and buffaloes. Under this scheme, loans are offered to purchase milch animals like cows and buffaloes, thereby promoting sustainable self-employment in agriculture-related sectors.
Benefits
- - The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,00,000/-
- The loan is provided for animal husbandry activities such as dairy farming, boosting rural self-employment
- The maximum loan limit under this scheme is up to ₹1,00,000/-.
- The loan is provided for animal husbandry activities such as dairy farming, boosting rural self-employment.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a resident of Gujarat.
- The applicant should belong to Thakor or Koli community.
- The applicant’s annual family income should not exceed ₹3,00,000/-.
- The applicant's age should be between 21 to 50 years.
- The applicant should intend to purchase cows, buffaloes, or related dairy equipment for self‑employment.
Exclusions
Application Process
Online
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Gujarat Thakor and Koli Vikas Nigam.
Step 2: On the top menu bar, click on "Apply Now".
Step 3: Click on the loan scheme name.
Step 4: Select the loan category and fill in the loan amount.
Step 5: Fill out the Application Form, enter the following details:
- Personal Information: Name, gender, date of birth, caste, etc.
- Address Information: Permanent and correspondence address
- Income Details: Monthly family income and source
- Loan Requirement: Amount needed, proposed use (e.g., business, self-employment)
- Bank Account Details: For loan disbursement
Step 6: Upload scanned copies of the Caste certificate, Income certificate, Aadhaar card, Passport-size photo, Bank passbook (first page), and Residence proof.
Step 7: Double-check all details. Click on “Preview” to verify. If all details are correct, click “Submit”.
Step 8: Applicant will receive an Application ID/Reference Number. Save or print the acknowledgement for future tracking.
Documents Required
No document list is available for this scheme yet.
Official links
References
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Documents Required for Government Schemes
Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:
- Aadhaar Card
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Residence Proof
- Bank Account Details
- Educational Certificates (for student schemes)
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- Check eligibility criteria
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- Fill the application form
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