Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of Goat Unit (10+1) For Scheduled Tribe Women

Description
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of Goat Unit 10+1 for Scheduled Tribe Women” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to uplift Economically poor livestock breeders of Gujarat State. Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat and the beneficiary has to contribute 50% of the unit cost for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrate expenses.

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Benefits
• 50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/-.
• Benefit of the scheme will be available once in a lifetime.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Applicant should be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman.
2. The benefit has provided to only one person per family.
3. Priority will be given if the applicant is:
4. - A Scheduled Tribe widow, or
5. - An abandoned woman.
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7. > **Note 01:** The beneficiary has to purchase goats unit within 90 days of pre-approval of the online application. If the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit or proves disabled then the approval order given to the beneficiary will be cancelled and the approval order will be given to the beneficiary who is next in the waiting list.
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9. > **Note 02:** The beneficiary has to note the record of milk production and has to give the register and information during the visit of the department technical officer.

Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
• Proof of Date of Birth (if applicable)
• Below Poverty Line Card (If applicable)
• Residence proof
• Caste Certificate
• Death certificate of husband (in case of widow)
• 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 uplift Economically poor livestock breeders of the society of Gujarat State.

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

Q: Who can apply for this scheme?
A: Beneficiaries of Scheduled Tribe women can apply for this scheme.

Q: How many members of a family can get the benefits of this scheme?
A: The benefit has been provided to only one person per family.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under this scheme, the subsidy will be given 50% of the unit cost of the scheme (Maximum [?]45,000/-) for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrates expenses.

Q: What is the unit cost for the scheme?
A: The unit cost for the scheme is [?] 90,000/-.

Q: Who will get priority under the scheme?
A: The priority should be given to widow/divorcee women.

Q: In how many days the beneficiary has to purchase a goat's unit before pre-approval of the online application?
A: The beneficiary has to purchase goats unit within 90 days of pre-approval of the online application.

Q: What will happen if the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit?
A: If the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit or proves disabled then the approval order given to the beneficiary will be cancelled and the approval order will be given to the beneficiary who is next in the waiting list.

Q: What kind of proof is required while claiming for subsidy under the scheme?
A: The beneficiary has to give her a photograph with goats unit.

Q: What should be the number of male & female goats?
A: Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat. 1 to 2 year old female goats and 2 to 3 years old buck should be bought.

Q: Is the beneficiary required to record the milk production?
A: Yes, the beneficiary has to note the record of milk production and has to give the register and information during the visit of the department technical officer.

Q: For how many years the farm/unit will have to maintain by the beneficiary?
A: In general circumstances, the unit should be run for 3 years.

Q: How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
A: To get the benefit of this scheme the beneficiary has to apply online on ikhedut portal, http://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in. And has to take a printout of the application form, sign/thumb impression on it, and with all submit the concerned documents within 7 days to a nearby veterinary dispensary.