Integrated Sheep Development Scheme

Description
The Integrated Sheep Development Scheme ISDS was launched in the year 2020-21 by the J&K Government to promote income generation through the establishment of sheep & goat units. The scheme is implemented through Sheep Husbandry Department and monitored by the concerned Director. 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 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. The guidelines will be in force till 31st March 2023 or replaced by a new set of guidelines whichever is earlier. This scheme is innovative & self-sustaining as fresh units shall be established in a continuous cyclic manner from the retrieved livestock of previous beneficiaries. The beneficiary must have basic infrastructure & grazing avenues available, to maintain the unit. Around 1200 sheep/goat units are to be established with the creation of employment opportunities for around 2400 people. 200 elite crossbred imported merino sheep to be introduced for genetic upgradation of local sheep for the production of more than 8000 elite lambs which will lead to an increase in carcass yield from prevalent 18 kg to 21 kg besides incrementing fine wool production from the existing 2 Kg to 2.5 Kg per sheep.

Benefits
• Participatory Mode: Selected beneficiaries shall be provided 10 ewes free of cost and from 3rd year onwards 2 ewes/does shall be retrieved for the next 5 years.
• Subsidy Mode: Selected beneficiaries shall be entitled to a 50% subsidy for the establishment of sheep/goat units of 20-200 ewes/does.
• Shearing Units: Selected beneficiaries shall be entitled to a 50 % subsidy for the purchase of a shearing unit consisting of a shearing machine, Genset & shearing spares.
• Component:
• Establishment of Sheep/Goat unit on participatory mode comprising 25 ewes/does.
• Pattern of Assistance:
• > Livestock is supplied free of cost.
• > Retrieval of equivalent livestock from female progeny in a phased manner from 3rd year.
• > Cost of 25 ewes/does @ Rs 8,000 each (including insurance premium for the first year) @ Rs 2,00,000.
• > Display board 3’x2’ & misc expenditure @5,000.
• > Total = Rs 2,05,000
• Component:
• Establishment of Sheep/Goat units (25 Sheep/goat per unit)
• Pattern of Assistance:
• 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)
• Component:
• Procurement of Shearing units (Comprising of one shearing machine, one genset & shearing accessories/spares)
• Pattern of Assistance:
• 50% of the unit cost as a total eligible subsidy with a ceiling of Rs 75,000/unit whichever is less.

Eligibility Criteria
1. **Component:** Establishment of Sheep/Goat unit on participatory mode comprising 25 ewes/does.
2. **Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.
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4. **Component:** Establishment of Sheep/Goat units (25 Sheep/goat per unit)
5. **Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.
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7. **Component:** Procurement of Shearing units (Comprising of one shearing machine, one genset &amp; shearing accessories/spares)
8. **Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any individual (trained in MSS or intending to undergo training in MSS)

Application Process
Step 1: 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.
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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.

Required Documents
• Proof of Identity (Voters ID Card / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card)
• Proof of Address (Recent Electricity Bill / Voters ID Card / Passport / Aadhaar Card / Ration card)
• Income Proof
• Copy of Land Record Holding (Revenue Department)
• Photograph of the Livestock Shed (attested by PRI Member)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/BPL/AAY/EWS) (if applicable)
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Application Form for the Establishment of 10 EWE/DOE Units under Participatory Mode (Annexure-B)
• Declaration by the Farmer (Annexure-C)
• Affidavit (to be attested by 1st Class Magistrate) (Annexure-D)
• Plan of Retrieval (Annexure-E)
• Application Form for the Establishment of 20-200 EWE/DOE Units under Subsidy Mode (Annexure-F)
• Application Form for the Establishment of Shearing Units (Annexure-G)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When as the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) launched?
A: Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) was launched in the year 2020-21

Q: Which department launched the ISDS Scheme?
A: The ISDS scheme was launched by the Sheep Husbandry Department of the J&K Government.

Q: Under what activities shall the support be provided?
A: 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

Q: Who is eligible to apply to this scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Till which year will the scheme guidelines be in force?
A: The Guidelines Will Be In Force Till 31st March 2023 Or Replaced By A New Set Of Guidelines Whichever Is Earlier.

Q: Is there an earmarking for SC/ST And Women applicants?
A: Efforts will be made to cover 20% SC/ST and 10% women beneficiaries.

Q: What benefits are provided under Subsidy Mode?
A: Subsidy Mode: Selected beneficiaries shall be entitled to a 50% subsidy for the establishment of sheep/goat units of 20-200 ewes/does.

Q: What shall be the pattern of assistance under the Establishment Of Sheep/Goat Units?
A: 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)

Q: Who is eligible to apply to this scheme?
A: Eligibility of Beneficiary: Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.

Q: What Are The Various Methods To Keep The Unshorn Wool Clean?
A: 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.

Q: To whom should the application be sent?
A: 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.

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

Q: How Will The Department Provide Logistic Support Or Medical Support?
A: 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.

Q: How Many Times An Animal Is To Be Sheared In A Year?
A: Two times in a year, pre-migration and post-migration from Highland Pastures.

Q: Is It Necessary To Send The Livestock To Highland Pastures During Summer?
A: 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.