Integrated Sheep Development Scheme
in Jammu and Kashmir
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Integrated Sheep Development Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Integrated Sheep Development Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Apply for Integrated Sheep Development Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir
Scheme Overview
ISDS was launched in the year 2020-21 by the J&K Govt. to promote income generation through the establishment of sheep & goat units. This scheme is innovative & self-sustaining as fresh units shall be established in a continuous cyclic manner from the retrieved livestock of previous beneficiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
**Component:** Establishment of Sheep/Goat unit on participatory mode comprising 25 ewes/does.
**Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.
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**Component:** Establishment of Sheep/Goat units (25 Sheep/goat per unit)
**Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any Individual / Group of Individuals / Self Help Group / Cooperative Society / Farmers Producer Organization.
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**Component:** Procurement of Shearing units (Comprising of one shearing machine, one genset & shearing accessories/spares)
**Eligibility of Beneficiary:** Any individual (trained in MSS or intending to undergo training in MSS)
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Proof of Identity (Voters ID Card / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card) |
| 2 | Proof of Address (Recent Electricity Bill / Voters ID Card / Passport / Aadhaar Card / Ration card) |
| 3 | Income Proof |
| 4 | Copy of Land Record Holding (Revenue Department) |
| 5 | Photograph of the Livestock Shed (attested by PRI Member) |
| 6 | Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/BPL/AAY/EWS) (if applicable) |
| 7 | Copy of Bank Passbook |
| 8 | Application Form for the Establishment of 10 EWE/DOE Units under Participatory Mode (Annexure-B) |
| 9 | Declaration by the Farmer (Annexure-C) |
| 10 | Affidavit (to be attested by 1st Class Magistrate) (Annexure-D) |
| 11 | Plan of Retrieval (Annexure-E) |
| 12 | Application Form for the Establishment of 20-200 EWE/DOE Units under Subsidy Mode (Annexure-F) |
| 13 | Application Form for the Establishment of Shearing Units (Annexure-G) |
How to Apply in Jammu and Kashmir
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.
Offline 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.
Common questions in Jammu and Kashmir
Who can apply for Integrated Sheep Development Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Eligible residents of Jammu and Kashmir who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Integrated Sheep Development Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Integrated Sheep Development Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir?
Applicants in Jammu and Kashmir typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS) was launched in the year 2020-21