Semi-Commercial Duck Farming
in Odisha
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Key dates and updates (Odisha)
Nationwide and Odisha-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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| Scheme launch |
Semi-Commercial Duck Farming in Odisha
Semi-Commercial Duck Farming is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Odisha.
Apply for Semi-Commercial Duck Farming in Odisha
Scheme Overview
The scheme “Semi-Commercial Duck Farming” started under the State Sector Scheme "Encouragement of Commercial Poultry Entrepreneur and Promotion of Backyard Poultry Production" to support small entrepreneurs in setting up Duck farms with a capacity of 1000 ducks.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a permanent resident of Odisha.
Individuals, farmers, and entrepreneurs will be eligible to avail of support under the scheme.
All beneficiaries covered under the Scheme should mandatorily be Aadhaar linked to avoid duplication.
The beneficiaries who have availed of subsidy previously in a similar scheme should not be included.
Benefits
The individual beneficiary will be provided a maximum of 40% subsidy.
Training will be organized at the Block Head Quarter level or any other convenient place after the final approval of the list.
Each beneficiary will be trained on recommended management practices on feeding and watering, brooding and rearing young ducks, record keeping, etc.
The concerned Livestock Inspectors, Gomitras and PraniMitras will guide the beneficiaries in field for managing the duck units.
Routine vaccination of birds on a priority basis.
The Block Veterinary Officer (BVO) will provide all technical guidance to the farmer for maintaining proper veterinary health care and immunization of the ducks.
The beneficiary shall directly procure quality ducklings from reputed sources which will be facilitated by the respective BVOs.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identification Proof (Aadhaar Card) |
| 2 | Aadhaar-linked Bank A/C No. with IFS Code for DBT (Photocopy) |
| 3 | Residence proof |
| 4 | Passport-size photograph |
| 5 | Land document/lease deed photocopy |
How to Apply in Odisha
Registration Process:
Online — https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login Registration Process:
Common questions in Odisha
Who can apply for Semi-Commercial Duck Farming in Odisha?
Eligible residents of Odisha who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Semi-Commercial Duck Farming. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Semi-Commercial Duck Farming in Odisha?
Applicants in Odisha typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Semi-Commercial Duck Farming?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2021 through 1 April 2021, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The scheme aims to support 100 individual farmers in setting up semi-commercial duckery units with a capacity of 1000 ducks per unit.