Scheme for Establishment of Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Units

Description
The scheme “Scheme for Establishment of Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Units” is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana. This is a credit-linked scheme with a primary objective of providing self-employment opportunities. The unemployed persons will be assisted by way of providing financial assistance in the form of subsidies for establishing dairy units of 4, 10, 20, and 50 milch animals like buffaloes, indigenous cows Hariana, Sahiwal, Belahi, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, and Gir breeds only and crossbred cows. Medium-term objectives: - To provide gainful self-employment to the unemployed persons. - To supplement the income of the families of the beneficiaries. - To raise the socio-economic status of the weaker sections/Antyodaya families of the society. - To commercialize dairy units by encouraging small dairy unit owners to increase the size of their unit to 20 and 50 milch animals. Long-term objectives: - Creation of employment opportunities through Animal Husbandry activities. - To increase milk production and Dairy products. - To upgrade and develop valuable Breeds/Germplasm available in the State. - To increase per Capita milk availability in the state.

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

Benefits
• > **Financial Assistance for Interest Subvention under the Scheme:**
• **Dairy units of 4 and 10 milch animals:**
• 25% subsidy on the cost of milch animals can be availed as a loan for the purchase of these milch animals by the beneficiary for the establishment of dairy units of 4 and 10 milch animals;
• The subsidy will be provided three months after the purchase/tagging of Milch animals or disbursement of Loan by the bank, whichever is later, and subject to verification of unit by the concerned veterinary surgeon.
• **Dairy units of 20 and 50 milch animals:**
• Interest subvention on 75% cost of milch animals (25% being the margin money) can be availed as a loan for the purchase of these milch animals by the beneficiary for the establishment of dairy units of 20 and 50 milch animals;
• The financial assistance will be provided in the form of interest subvention on loan amount financed by the bank (For Livestock Component only).
• The maximum amount for which interest subvention will be provided is as follows:-
• **Sl. No.****Type of Dairy Unit****Maximum Cost of Unit (Livestock component only) (in ₹)****Max Limit of Loan amount as 75% of Total (for Interest Subvention) (in ₹)**120 Milch Animals20 Lakhs15 Lakhs250 Milch Animals50 Lakhs37.50 Lakhs**Note:** The Interest Subvention will be provided for the purchase of livestock components only and on the basis of the Maximum limit of the loan amount as shown in the above table or the loan amount financed by the Bank, whichever is lower.
• > **Financial Assistance for Insurance of Livestock Unit:**
• If any Livestock Insurance Scheme is operational by the Department or Haryana Livestock Development Board then the insurance of animals purchased for the establishment of unit is to be covered under that Scheme, wherever permissible.
• However, if no Livestock Insurance Scheme is operational then the Beneficiary/Bank would have to arrange for the insurance of the animals at their own.
• > **The department would assist the beneficiaries in establishing these units in the following ways:**
• Sponsoring of loan applications to banks / financial institutions.
• Purchase of animals, tagging, and issuance of Health certificates.
• Providing Veterinary health and other facilities like free vaccination and management guidance etc.
• Imparting 11 days of Dairy husbandry training at the concerned Sub Division I District Level in the State to the desirous persons.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be 18 to 55 years of age and a resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant must be unemployed (employment even in the private sector will bar an applicant from availing assistance under the Scheme).
3. There would be no mandatory educational qualifications or training requirements.
4. The applicant should have space/shed for keeping milch animals.
5. The applicant will have to submit a Self-Declaration for being unemployed and for undertaking to abide by other conditions as required under the Scheme.
6. The applicant applying for 20 and 50 animal dairy units must have 2-acre and 5-acre agricultural land for green fodder production respectively by way of ownership or long lease.
7. Any applicant who has earlier availed benefits under any Departmental Scheme for the establishment of livestock units will not be eligible for availing benefits under the Scheme.
8. **Note 1:** Any applicant who has earlier availed the benefit of the Departmental Scheme for the establishment of a dairy unit below 20 milch animals that applicant will also be eligible for availing of benefit under the Scheme of Dairy unit of 20 and 50 mulch animals only.
9. **Note 2:** In case an applicant lives at a place other than where the animals are kept or intended to be kept, than the jurisdiction area Government Veterinary Hospital will be the place where animals are kept or intended to be kept (Within state of Haryana only).
10. > **Margin Money for 4 and 10 Milch Animal dairy Units only (25 % Subsidy):**
11. The beneficiary will have to arrange margin money, as per bank requirements, rest of the amount will have to be arranged as a loan from banks.
12. > **Margin Money for 20 and 50 Milch Animal dairy Units only (Interest Subvention):**
13. The beneficiary will have to arrange margin money, which will be 25% of the Unit Cost ( Livestock Cost only) and the rest of the amount will have to be arranged as a loan from banks.

Required Documents
• Privaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of PAN Card
• Copy of Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
• Photo of Availability of shed/space for keeping animals
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is implementing this scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana.

Q: What types of dairy units can be established under this scheme?
A: Dairy units with 4, 10, 20, and 50 milch animals, including buffaloes, indigenous cows (Hariana, Sahiwal, Belahi, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, and Gir breeds), and crossbred cows.

Q: What are the medium-term objectives of the scheme?
A: To provide gainful self-employment, supplement the income of beneficiaries' families, raise the socio-economic status of weaker sections/Antyodaya families, and commercialize dairy units by encouraging small unit owners to expand.

Q: What are the long-term objectives of the scheme?
A: To create employment opportunities, increase milk production and dairy products, upgrade and develop valuable breeds/germplasm, and increase per capita milk availability in Haryana.

Q: What financial assistance is provided for dairy units of 4 and 10 milch animals?
A: A 25% subsidy on the cost of milch animals for loans availed for purchasing these animals.

Q: What financial assistance is provided for dairy units of 20 and 50 milch animals?
A: Interest subvention on 75% of the cost of milch animals (with 25% being the margin money).

Q: How is the subsidy disbursed for dairy units of 4 and 10 milch animals?
A: The subsidy is provided three months after the purchase/tagging of milch animals or disbursement of the loan, whichever is later, subject to verification by the concerned veterinary surgeon.

Q: What type of assistance is provided for livestock insurance?
A: If an operational Livestock Insurance Scheme exists, the insurance of animals is covered under that scheme. Otherwise, the beneficiary or the bank must arrange for the insurance.

Q: How does the department assist beneficiaries in establishing dairy units?
A: The department helps in sponsoring loan applications, purchasing animals, tagging and issuing health certificates, providing veterinary health services, and offering dairy husbandry training.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Residents of Haryana aged 18 to 55, who are unemployed and have space for keeping milch animals. Specific land requirements apply for units with 20 and 50 milch animals.

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

Q: Can groups or organizations apply under this scheme?
A: No, the scheme is intended for individual beneficiaries only.

Q: What are the land requirements for applicants of 20 and 50 milch animal units?
A: Applicants must have 2 acres and 5 acres of agricultural land for green fodder production, respectively, either by ownership or long lease.

Q: Can someone who has previously benefited from another departmental livestock scheme apply?
A: No, unless the previous benefit was for a unit below 20 milch animals, in which case they can apply for units of 20 and 50 milch animals.

Q: Where should an applicant apply if they live in a different place from where the animals will be kept?
A: The application should be submitted to the jurisdiction area Government Veterinary Hospital where the animals will be kept.

Q: How can eligible applicants apply for the scheme?
A: Eligible applicants must apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/.

Q: Can an eligible applicants apply through Common Service Centre?
A: Yes, the applicants may submit application themselves on the portal or through Common Service Centres, Antodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra, e-disha Centres or any other such centre.