Dairy Farming Scheme (HSFDC)

Description
The scheme "Poultry Farming Scheme" is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation HSFDC in collaboration with the bank tie-up schemes. The HSFDC is a Company registered under the Companies Act, 1956 on 02.01.1971. It is a wholly Government-owned Corporation with a 51% share of the State Government and a 49% share of the Government of India. Under this scheme, the Corporation provides loans/benefits to individuals from Below Poverty Line BPL families, whose annual family income does not exceed ₹1,80,000/-, in both rural and urban areas for self-employment income generating activities such as dairy farming. The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum subsidy amount of ₹10,000/-.

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Benefits
• **Project Cost Ceiling:**
• Up to ₹1,50,000 /-.
• **Subsidy:**
• Subsidy @ 50% of the total project cost (Maximum amount of subsidy is ₹10,000/-)
• **Bank Loan:**
• Besides subsidy, the composite loan i.e. subsidy, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category.
3. The applicant should belong to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
4. The applicant&amp;#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
5. The applicant&amp;#39;s annual family income should not exceed the BPL limit.
6. The applicant&amp;#39;s name should be included in the BPL Survey List.
7. Note: The eligibility of the applicant is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the same to the bank for sanction.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport-size photograph
• Ration Card
• Voter Card or any valid identity proof
• Scheduled Caste Certificate
• BPL Card/document proof
• Proof of income
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements the Dairy Farming Scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with bank tie-up schemes.

Q: What is the maximum project cost under the scheme?
A: The project cost ceiling is up to ₹1,50,000/-.

Q: Who is eligible for the loan under this scheme?
A: Only individuals from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families with an annual family income not exceeding ₹1,80,000 in both rural and urban areas are eligible.

Q: What is the purpose of the loan?
A: The loan is provided for dairy farming.

Q: Is there any subsidy provided under the scheme?
A: Yes, there is a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum amount of ₹10,000.

Q: How is the loan disbursed?
A: The composite loan, including the subsidy and the remaining amount, is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.

Q: How is the eligibility of the applicant verified?
A: The eligibility of the applicant is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the loan to the bank for sanction.

Q: How can one apply for the Dairy Farming Scheme?
A: Applicants can visit the official website of the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation to apply. [https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg](https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg).
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Q: What happens after the application is submitted?
A: After submission, the field staff will verify the eligibility and forward the application to the bank for loan sanction.

Q: Is the scheme available to non-scheduled caste individuals?
A: No, the scheme is specifically designed for individuals belonging to the Scheduled Caste category.

Q: Can individuals from urban areas apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, individuals from both rural and urban areas can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.