Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme

Description
The Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program includes the Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme under the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya. The scheme aims to employ, engage, and empower youth and rural communities by promoting goat farming entrepreneurship through easy access to credit and subsidies.

Exclusions
• **Individuals**
• **Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
• A) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and
• their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
• i. State and Central Government employees
• ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
• iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
• iv. Registered class-1 contractors
• v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
• B) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
• C) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
• **Registered Entities**
• **Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following:**
• A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
• B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
• C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
• i. State and Central Government employees
• ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
• iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
• iv. Registered class-1 contractors
• v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
• **Unregistered Entities**
• **Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
• A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
• B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
• C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
• i. State and Central Government employees
• ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
• iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
• iv. Registered class-1 contractors
• v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
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Benefits
• 50% of project cost supported (5% by applicant, 45% by Government)
• 5% EMI co-payment support for 24 months
• Credit linkage through partnered banks
• Technical training and capacity building
• Veterinary and farm management support
• Market linkage for selling output
• Mentorship and business advisory

Eligibility Criteria
1. **Individuals**
2. The applicant should be between 18 and 58 years of age.
3. The entrepreneur should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority.
4. The entrepreneur should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute.
5. The Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery.
6. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats.
7. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats.
8. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats and their products.
9. The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where goat rearing is feasible.
10. The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable.
11. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank.
12. **Registered Entities**
13. Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya such as Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on
14. Must provide an Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate whichever is applicable
15. At least two members should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized institution, preferably from a government institute
16. Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority
17. Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute
18. Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery
19. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats.
20. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats
21. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats &amp; their products
22. The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where goat rearing is feasible
23. The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable
24. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank
25. **Unregistered Entities**
26. Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and so on Eligibility certification from competent government authority like BDO/SDO/Department in case of Producer group from DPMs.
27. The non-registered entity should have a constitution/bylaws/framework that outline the groups structure,
28. objectives, and procedures.
29. Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority
30. Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute
31. Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery
32. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats
33. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats
34. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats &amp; their products.
35. The entrepreneurs village must be in an area where goat rearing is feasible
36. The distance between the entrepreneurs village and the nearest market must be reasonable
37. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank
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Application Process
Step 1: Citizen Registration for Member ID
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Citizen Registration for Member ID

Step 2: Step 1: Visit the official website of the scheme and click on the “Login to Apply” button to start the application process. Carefully read all the instructions provided on the website before proceeding.
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Step 1: Visit the official website of the scheme and click on the “Login to Apply” button to start the application process. Carefully read all the instructions provided on the website before proceeding.

Step 3: Step 2: If you are a first-time user, click on “Registration for New User” and complete the registration process to create your account.
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Step 2: If you are a first-time user, click on “Registration for New User” and complete the registration process to create your account.

Step 4: Step 3: Select your Authentication ID from the available options, such as
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PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).

Step 5: Step 4: Enter your card number, select your name from the displayed list, and click on “Next” to continue.
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Step 4: Enter your card number, select your name from the displayed list, and click on “Next” to continue.

Step 6: Step 5: Your EPIC ID will appear on the screen. If the details are correct, click on “Accept.” If the details are incorrect or rejected, manually enter your EPIC number and proceed.
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Step 5: Your EPIC ID will appear on the screen. If the details are correct, click on “Accept.” If the details are incorrect or rejected, manually enter your EPIC number and proceed.

Step 7: Step 6: Click on “Validate” to verify the entered EPIC number, and then click on “Next” to move to the application form.
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Step 6: Click on “Validate” to verify the entered EPIC number, and then click on “Next” to move to the application form.

Step 8: Step 7: Fill in all required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review all the information, and click on “Submit.” After successful submission, you will receive a unique application number for future reference.
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Sign In

Step 9: Step 1: Click on “Sign In” and choose your preferred sign-in method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
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Step 1: Click on “Sign In” and choose your preferred sign-in method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.

Step 10: Step 2: Enter your User ID and Password, then click on “Login” to access your account.
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Step 2: Enter your User ID and Password, then click on “Login” to access your account.

Step 11: Step 3: After logging in, click on “Apply for Services/Scheme” to start your application.
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Step 3: After logging in, click on “Apply for Services/Scheme” to start your application.

Step 12: Step 4: Fill in all the required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information, and click on “Submit.”
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Step 4: Fill in all the required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information, and click on “Submit.”

Required Documents
• Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
• PAN Card
• Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
• Ration Card
• Training certificate
• Self Declaration Download
• Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download
• GST Certificate (if available)
• PAN Card
• Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
• Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
• Ration Card of Applicant
• Training certificates for at least 2 members
• Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
• Self Declaration Download
• Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download
• PAN Card
• Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
• Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
• Training certificates for at least 2 members
• Ration Card of Applicant
• Self Declaration Download
• Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme ?
A: Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme is a credit linked scheme launched by Animal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Department to foster goat rearing as a significant economic activity in the state. Under this financial aid of 50% on the total project cost, training, capacity building, and mentorship is provided to help goat farmers improve their production, boost their income, and address nutritional challenges in the state. The project cost includes construction of shed; buying animals; cost associated with veterinary care and buying feed; and contingency cost.
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Q: How is it connected to CM -ELEVATE program?
A: Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme is one of the 15 other bank linked schemes being launched under the CM-ELEVATE programs.
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Q: Who is implementing the Scheme?
A: Animal Husbandry &amp; Veterinary Department is implementing the scheme at state level.
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Q: Can I make changes to my application after submission?
A: No changes will be applicable after submission. It is advisable that the applicants read and answer each question carefully and all changes should be made before submitting the application.
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Q: Who can apply as an individual under the scheme?
A: Individuals aged 18 to 58 years who own or lease land and have a training certificate in goat farming from a recognized institution.
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Q: Is training mandatory for the scheme?
A: Yes, applicants must possess a training certificate from a recognized institution, preferably a government institute.
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Q: What are the requirements regarding goat feed?
A: Applicants should have access to adequate and quality feed for their goats.
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Q: Where should the applicant’s village be located?
A: The village must be in an area suitable for goat rearing, with a reasonable distance to the nearest market.
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Q: Is a marketing strategy required for entities?
A: Yes, a clear marketing plan for goats and goat products is required.
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Q: What must unregistered entities provide?
A: A constitution/bylaws/framework outlining the group’s structure, objectives, and procedures.
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