Piggery Farming Scheme (HSFDC)
Welfare of Scheduled Caste & Backward Classes Department
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Overview
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 piggery farming.
Details
The "Piggery Farming Scheme" 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 piggery farming. The scheme provides a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum subsidy amount of ₹10,000/-.
Exclusions
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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 the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
4. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
5. The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed the BPL limit.
6. The applicant&#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 Piggery 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 Piggery Farming Scheme?
A: Eligibility criteria include being a resident of Haryana, belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, being from a BPL family, and having an annual family income not exceeding ₹1,80,000/-.
Q: What is the maximum subsidy amount provided under this scheme?
A: The maximum subsidy amount is ₹10,000/-. The subsidy covers 50% of the total project cost.
Q: How is the loan provided under the scheme?
A: The loan is a composite loan, including the subsidy and the balance amount provided by the bank to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.
Q: Can urban residents apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, both rural and urban residents of Haryana can apply.
Q: Is there a income limit for eligibility?
A: Yes, the annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/-.
Q: How is the eligibility of the applicant verified?
A: The eligibility is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the application to the bank for sanction.
Q: Where can applicants apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants can apply through the official website of the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation: [https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg.](https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg)
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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.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a resident of Haryana.
The applicant should belong to the Scheduled Caste Category.
The applicant should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) family.
The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed ₹1,80,000/- in both rural and urban areas.
The applicant&#39;s annual family income should not exceed the BPL limit.
The applicant&#39;s name should be included in the BPL Survey List.
**Note:** The eligibility of the applicant is verified by the field staff before sponsoring the same to the bank for sanction.
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.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | Ration Card |
| 4 | Voter Card or any valid identity proof |
| 5 | Scheduled Caste Certificate |
| 6 | BPL Card/document proof |
| 7 | Proof of income |
| 8 | Any other documents as required |
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with bank tie-up schemes.