Scheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units

Description
The scheme “Scheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units” is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana with an objective to improve the socio-economic and nutritional status of the poor families, small farmers and landless agricultural labourers, and other economically weaker section of the society. Backyard poultry is a handy small enterprise with negligible initial investment, however good economic return along with a provision for improving the nutritional status of the members of the beneficiary family through consumption of food items having high protein content like eggs and meat. Objectives & impact expected: - The long-term objective of this Scheme is to provide nutritional security to poor families, which will also play an important role in their social upliftment. - To supplement the income of the families of the resource-poor beneficiaries. - To improve the nutrition status of beneficiaries and their family members.

Exclusions
• Any group/firm/organization will not be permitted to apply under the Scheme, as the Scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented.

Benefits
• 50 chicks, 10 day old reared at Government Hatchery along with two feeders and two water drinkers are provided free of cost to each beneficiary family at their doorstep.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be of 18 to 55 years of age and a resident of Haryana.
2. There are no mandatory educational qualifications or training requirements.
3. Any applicant who has earlier availed benefits under any Departmental Scheme for the establishment of a livestock unit will not be eligible for availing benefits under the Scheme.

Required Documents
• Parivaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID)
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are the primary objectives of this scheme?
A: The primary objectives are to provide nutritional security to poor families, supplement their income, and improve their nutritional status through the consumption of high-protein food items like eggs and meat.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Residents of Haryana aged 18 to 55 years who have not previously availed benefits under any Departmental Scheme for the establishment of livestock units are eligible to apply.

Q: Are there any educational or training requirements to apply?
A: No, there are no mandatory educational qualifications or training requirements to apply for this scheme.

Q: Can organizations or groups apply for this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is designed for individual beneficiaries only, not for groups, firms, or organizations.

Q: What benefits do beneficiaries receive under this scheme?
A: Beneficiaries receive 50 chicks, two feeders, and two water drinkers free of cost, delivered to their doorstep.

Q: How old are the chicks provided under the scheme?
A: The chicks provided are 10 days old and are reared at the Government Hatchery.

Q: What economic benefits can beneficiaries expect from this scheme?
A: Beneficiaries can expect good economic returns with negligible initial investment through the sale of eggs and meat.

Q: Is there any cost involved for the beneficiaries to receive the chicks and equipment?
A: No, the chicks and equipment are provided free of cost to the beneficiaries.

Q: How can one apply for this scheme?
A: Interested and eligible individuals can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.

Q: Is there any other mode of application process available?
A: Yes, the applicants may submit their applications through Common Service Centres, Antodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra, e-disha Centres or any other such centre as provided by the Government from time to time.

Q: How is the delivery of chicks and equipment managed?
A: The delivery is managed by the Government Hatchery, ensuring that chicks and equipment are provided to the beneficiaries at their doorstep.