State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme

The "State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme" is an Animal Husbandry scheme by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Chhattisgarh, which aims to promote goat farming as a sustainable livelihood option. Goat rearing has been a traditional occupation, and with increasing demand for milk and meat, advanced goat farming presents a profitable self-employment opportunity in rural areas.

Objectives

• To boost the supply of milk and meat through organized goat farming.
• To provide an additional source of income for rural households.
• To offer technical and financial support for setting up goat farming units.

Key Features

• Low Investment, High Returns: Goat farming requires minimal investment but yields significant income.
• Nutritional Benefits: Goat milk is highly nutritious and easily digestible, making it ideal for children and patients.- High-Quality Meat: Goat meat is rich in protein and has high market demand.- Fast Breeding Rate: Goats have a short reproductive cycle and can produce multiple offspring.- Drought Resilience: Goats can survive in harsh conditions, making them a reliable source of income even during droughts.

Financial Assistance Under the State Goat Entrepreneurship Development Scheme

• Total finance cost: ₹1,00,000/- per goat unit (30 goats + 2 improved breed goats).- For general category beneficiaries: 25% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹₹25,000/-- For SC/ST beneficiaries: 33.3% subsidy on the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹33,300/-.

• The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh for at least five years.
• The applicant should be linked to a loan from a Nationalized, Cooperative, or Regional Rural Bank.
• The applicant should be willing to sign a contract with the department to operate the unit for at least three years.
• The applicant should be eligible for the grant only after obtaining the Unit Establishment Verification Certificate, a demand letter from the bank, and submitting necessary documents.
• The applicant should be the only person from a joint family applying for the grant.
• The applicant should be aware that a joint family receiving benefits under the scheme cannot reapply for the next five years.

Offline

Application Submission

• The applicant must submit the application in the prescribed format at the nearest veterinary institution (veterinary dispensary, artificial insemination sub-centre, main village unit, veterinary hospital, artificial insemination centre, or main village block).
• The application will be registered at the development block-level veterinary institution.

Forwarding to Bank

• The Department will forward the application to the bank branch suggested by the applicant for loan approval.

Loan Approval & Animal Purchase

• After loan approval from the respective bank (nationalized, cooperative, or regional rural bank), the applicant will purchase the animals.

Grant Release

• Once the bank approves the loan and the beneficiary purchases the animals, the bank will submit a demand letter along with the verification report to the Joint/Deputy Director, Veterinary Services of the concerned district.
• Based on the report, the grant will be approved, and the amount will be disbursed to the bank.