Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of 100 Broiler Birds' Farm For Schedule Caste

Description
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of 100 Broiler Birds& 39; Farm for Schedule Caste” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to provide supplementary income to Schedule Caste People of the society. Under this scheme, beneficiaries will have to bring 100 low-input broiler birds, poultry feed, and water & feed utensils. The subsidy will be given 75% maximum ₹27000/- cash in direct bank account to the eligible beneficiary. Terms and conditions of the scheme:- - The beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training. - Eligible applications will be sanctioned by the Regional joint director. - The beneficiary should have either its own land or he will have to take land for two years on a lease base. - The beneficiary will have to prepare a poultry shed having a capacity of 100 Sq. feet. - The birds will be given vaccination regularly. - As and when birds get infected, they should be given treatment immediately. - As and when the Government officer visits the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement. - In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years. - In all terms and conditions, the final authority will be the Director of Animal Husbandry, Gujarat State, Gandhinagar.

Benefits
• 1. Subsidy will be given 75% of the total unit cost (maximum ₹27000/-) to the beneficiary for the establishment of 100 Broiler birds' Unit.
• 2. The subsidy amount is directly credited into the bank account of the beneficiary.
• 3. The birds will be given vaccination regularly.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Schedule Caste people of the society of Gujarat State.
2. - The beneficiary will have to provide income proof and a caste certificate along with the application.
3. - Females and beneficiaries below the poverty line will be given priority.
4. - The beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training.
5. - The beneficiary should have either his/her own land or will have to take land for two years on a lease base.
6. - The beneficiary will have to prepare a poultry shed having a capacity of 100 Sq. feet.
7. - The beneficiary will have to bring 100 low-input broiler birds, poultry feed, and water & feed utensils.
8. - As and when the Government officer visit the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement.
9. - In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
• Income Proof Certificate
• Below Poverty Line Card (If applicable)
• Residence proof
• Caste Certificate
• Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (if applicable)
• Ration Card (if applicable)
• Savings Account Bank Passbook or Cancelled Check

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to provide supplementary income to Schedule Caste People of the society of Gujarat State.

Q: Which department has started this scheme?
A: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the adult of Schedule Caste people of the society of Gujarat state.

Q: How many members of a family can get the benefits of this scheme?
A: Only one member of a family can be benefited from this scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, a subsidy will be given 75% of the total unit cost (maximum [?]27000/-) to the beneficiary for the establishment of 100 Broiler birds' Unit.

Q: What is the unit cost for the scheme?
A: The unit cost for the scheme is [?]36000/-.

Q: What will the percentage of subsidy be given to the beneficiary?
A: The subsidy will be given 75% of the total unit cost (maximum [?]27000/-).

Q: Who will get priority under the scheme?
A: Females and beneficiaries below poverty line will be given priority.

Q: Is poultry-keeping training mandatory for a beneficiary?
A: Yes, the beneficiary should have taken poultry-keeping training.

Q: How will the beneficiary receive the subsidy amount?
A: The beneficiary will receive the subsidy amount directly in the bank account.

Q: Shall the vaccination be given to the birds under the scheme?
A: Yes, the birds will be given vaccination regularly.

Q: Will the government official visit the farm for inquiry purposes?
A: Yes, as and when the Government officer visits the farm the beneficiary will have to show income and expenditure statement.

Q: For how many years the farm/unit will have to maintain by the beneficiary?
A: In normal cases, the unit will have to maintain for two years.

Q: How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
A: The applicant needs to visit the nearest Intensive Poultry Development Project Office or District Poultry Extension Centre and collect the application form.

Q: Who will sanction the applications?
A: Eligible applications will be sanctioned by the Regional Joint Director of the concerned department.