This scheme aims to support Adi Dravidar and Tribal beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu by providing financial assistance for livestock development. The scheme offers a subsidy ranging from 50% to 75% on the cost of acquiring sheep units, milch animals, and calves. In addition to the subsidy, the program ensures that the animals receive proper veterinary care—including health cover and artificial insemination—to enhance breeding and overall productivity.
Benefits
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Subsidy on Livestock:
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Financial assistance of 50% to 75% on the purchase cost for sheep units, milch animals, and calves.
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Veterinary Care:
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Provision of comprehensive health care and veterinary services.
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Artificial Insemination:
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Support for artificial insemination services to improve the genetic quality and productivity of the livestock.
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Eligibility
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Residency:
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The beneficiary must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.
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Farmer Status:
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The applicant must be a bona fide farmer.
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Community:
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The beneficiary should belong to the Adi Dravidar or Tribal community.
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Additional Criteria:
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There is no specified age limit mentioned in the guidelines.
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Application Process
Mode: Offline
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Collect Application Form:
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The interested applicant should obtain the application form from the office of the Director of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, the Director of the Animal Husbandry Department, or the local Veterinary Hospital.
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Complete the Form:
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Fill in all mandatory fields, affix a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach copies of all necessary documents (self-attested if specified).
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Submit the Form:
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Submit the completed and signed application form along with the required documents to the concerned department.
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Receipt:
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Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the authority, ensuring it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number if applicable.
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Documents Required
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Proof of identity (e.g., Aadhaar Card or any other specified document)
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Community certificate
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Any other documents as required by the guidelines
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What is the purpose of the scheme?
To provide financial support and veterinary care to tribal farmers by subsidizing livestock acquisitions and ensuring proper animal health and breeding through artificial insemination. -
What benefits are provided?
Subsidy on livestock (50% to 75%), veterinary health cover, and artificial insemination services. -
Who is eligible?
Unemployed or smallholder farmers from the Adi Dravidar/Tribal communities who are residents of Tamil Nadu. -
What documents are required?
Identity proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID), community certificate, and any other documents as directed by the authority. -
Is there an age limit?
No specific age limit is mentioned in the scheme guidelines. -
What is the subsidy percentage?
The subsidy ranges from 50% to 75% of the cost of sheep units, milch animals, or calves. -
Can women farmers apply?
Yes, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria, women farmers from the tribal communities can apply. -
How will the animals receive veterinary care?
Through the health cover and veterinary services provided under the scheme, with artificial insemination services offered to improve breeding. -
What happens if an animal falls sick?
The scheme’s veterinary care component is intended to ensure timely treatment and health management; beneficiaries should follow the prescribed protocols for veterinary services. -
How can one apply?
By collecting and submitting the offline application form from the designated offices. -
Who to contact for more information?
Beneficiaries can contact the local office of the Director of Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare, the Director of the Animal Husbandry Department, or the nearest Veterinary Hospital.