Poultry 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 poultry 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 and margin money, the composite loan i.e. subsidy and margin money, and the balance amount of the bank loan is provided by the banks to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.
• &gt; **Interest criteria for the loan amount recoverable by HSFDC:**
• **Upto Amount (**₹**)****Interest % P.A.****Penal Interest % P.A.**15,000/- 4 4<br>
• **Interest Starts on****Penalty Start After****Principal Recovery Starts After****Installment Starts After** **Installment Period**Same Day180 Days 360 Days180 Days 180 Days

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&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
• Adequate Qualification and Experience Documents
• Scheduled Caste Certificate
• BPL Card/document proof
• Proof of income
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who implements the Poultry Farming Scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Scheduled Castes Finance and Development Corporation (HSFDC) in collaboration with banks.

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

Q: What is the subsidy offered under the Scheme?
A: The scheme offers a subsidy of 50% of the total project cost, with a maximum subsidy amount of ₹10,000/-.

Q: Who is eligible for the Scheme?
A: Residents of Haryana who belong to the Scheduled Caste category, are from BPL families, and have an annual family income not exceeding ₹1,80,000/- are eligible.

Q: What is the purpose of the loan provided under this scheme?
A: The loan is provided for income-generating self-employment activities, specifically poultry farming.

Q: How is the loan disbursed under this scheme?
A: The composite loan, including subsidy and margin money, along with the balance amount of the bank loan, is provided to the seller of the assets on behalf of the beneficiaries.

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: What are the income criteria for eligibility?
A: The applicant&#39;s 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: Can applicants from urban areas apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, applicants from both rural and urban areas can apply, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

Q: Where can one apply for the scheme?
A: Applications can be made through the official website of HSFDC: [https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg](https://hscfdc.org.in/appreg).
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Q: What is the process for sanctioning the loan?
A: After verification of eligibility by field staff, the application is sponsored to the bank for sanction.