Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)

Only Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies located in Scheduled Caste areas of Gujarat are eligible to apply for the scheme.

The scheme provides financial assistance up to ₹5,00,000/- or 50% of the unit cost, whichever is less, for the construction of Dudhghar or Godown. <br>

No, the benefit under this scheme is provided only once in a lifetime to each eligible society.

No, individual dairy farmers are not eligible. Only registered Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies can apply.

Yes, it is mandatory for the society to have its own land for the construction of the Dudhghar or Godown.

The society can apply online through the [iKhedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/) portal.

Yes, the society must upload the required documents online or submit them in hard copy to the concerned office within 7 days of the online application.

The required documents include a copy of the bank passbook or cancelled cheque, proof of land ownership, and a certificate from the Managing Director of the Dairy Union confirming that the benefit has not been availed earlier.

If the society has already availed benefits under this or a similar scheme, it will not be eligible for assistance again.

Yes, all required documents must be submitted within 7 days of completing the online application.

Yes, the financial assistance can be used for installing bulk milk coolers and similar equipment to support milk storage and hygiene.