The Scheme for Providing Employment Opportunities to Scheduled Castes by Establishing Livestock Units is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana. This credit-linked scheme aims to create self-employment opportunities for Scheduled Caste individuals by assisting in the establishment of livestock units. Unemployed residents can obtain a subsidy—available as a loan—for setting up:
• Dairy units (with 2 or 3 milch animals)
• Piggery units (10+1)
• Sheep/Goat units (15+1)
Long-term Objectives
• Create self-employment opportunities for Scheduled Caste families through animal husbandry
• Increase production of milk, wool, and meat while boosting overall livestock productivity
• Up-grade and develop valuable breeds/germplasm in the state
• Increase per capita milk availability in Haryana
Medium-term Objectives
• Provide gainful self-employment to unemployed Scheduled Caste men and women
• Raise the socio-economic status and ensure security for Scheduled Caste Antyodaya families
• Supplement the income of families from weaker sections
How the Department Assists Beneficiaries
• Sponsoring loan applications to banks/financial institutions
• Assisting in the purchase of animals, tagging, and issuing health certificates
• Providing veterinary health services including free vaccinations and management guidance
• Imparting 11 days of dairy husbandry training at the Sub Division/District level
Benefits
Financial Assistance under the Scheme:
• Dairy Units (2/3 milch animals):
– 50% subsidy on the cost of milch animals purchased through a bank loan
• Piggery Units (10+1):
– 50% subsidy on the cost of livestock, with a maximum financial assistance of ₹50,000/-
• Sheep/Goat Units (15+1):
– 90% subsidy on the cost of livestock, with a maximum financial assistance of ₹88,200/-
Notes:
• The subsidy is provided three months after the purchase of livestock or disbursement of the loan, whichever is later, and is subject to verification by a concerned veterinary surgeon.
• The unit must be financed through a loan from a bank/financial institution, with the subsidy credited to the beneficiary’s loan account.
Financial Assistance for Insurance:
• If a Livestock Insurance Scheme is operational by the Department or Haryana Livestock Development Board, insurance for the animals will be covered under that scheme.
• If not, the beneficiary/ bank must arrange for animal insurance independently.
Eligibility
• Applicant must be 18 to 55 years of age and a resident of Haryana
• Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste community
• Applicant must be unemployed (employment in the private sector disqualifies an applicant)
• No mandatory educational or training requirements
• Applicant must have a space/shed available for keeping animals
• Applicants who have previously availed benefits under any Departmental Scheme for establishing a livestock unit are not eligible
• A Self-Declaration confirming unemployment and an undertaking to abide by the scheme conditions is required
General Note:
If an applicant resides at a location different from where the animals are kept (or intended to be kept), the jurisdiction is determined by the location where the animals are kept (within Haryana only).
The cost of milch animals is fixed per NABARD recommendations (2019-20) and may vary based on age, lactation, breed, and weight. Only breeding animals that are in prime production age should be purchased.
Exclusions
• Groups, firms, or organizations are not permitted to apply, as the scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented
Application Process
Online – Via CSCs on Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
• Step 01: Visit the official Antyodaya-SARAL Portal at https://saralharyana.gov.in/
• Step 02: If not registered, click on “New User” under Sign In Here and fill in all mandatory details (Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, State), then click ‘Submit’
• Step 03: Verify your mobile number and email ID using the received OTP
• Step 04: Log in to the portal with your credentials
• Step 05: Click on ‘Apply for Services’ then ‘View all Available Services’; search for the scheme and click to fill out the application form
• Step 06: Enter your Parivaar Pehchan Patra (PPP) number – Family ID and click “Click here to Fetch Family Data” to display registered family members
• Step 07: Select the beneficiary/applicant name, enter the OTP sent for verification, and click “Click to Verify”
• Step 08: Fill in all mandatory details and upload the required documents
• Step 09: Preview the application form and click ‘Submit’
Tracking of Application
• Applicants can track their application by entering the Department Name, Scheme Name, and Application Reference ID on the portal
Selection & Sponsorship Process
• The Deputy Director of the concerned district will review applications on a first-come, first-served basis; incomplete applications will be rejected with comments on the portal
• Valid applications with all required documents and loan details will be forwarded to the concerned service provider area bank by the Sub Divisional Officer via email (format provided in Annexure-1)
Documents Required
• Parivaar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of PAN Card
• Scheduled Caste Certificate
• Copy of Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
• Photo of the available shed/space for keeping animals
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the primary objective of the scheme?
A: To provide self-employment opportunities for Scheduled Castes by establishing livestock units, thereby boosting income and socio-economic status through animal husbandry.
Q: What types of livestock units can be established under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers dairy units (2/3 milch animals), piggery units (10+1), and sheep/goat units (15+1).
Q: What financial assistance is provided for establishing Dairy units?
A: A 50% subsidy on the cost of milch animals, available as a loan.
Q: How much subsidy is provided for establishing Piggery units?
A: A 50% subsidy on the cost of livestock, with a maximum of ₹50,000/-.
Q: What is the subsidy rate for establishing Sheep/Goat units?
A: A 90% subsidy on the cost of livestock, with a maximum of ₹88,200/-.
Q: When is the subsidy provided to the beneficiary?
A: The subsidy is provided three months after the purchase of livestock or the disbursement of the loan (whichever is later) and after verification by a veterinary surgeon.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Unemployed residents of Haryana aged 18 to 55 years belonging to the Scheduled Caste community who have a suitable space/shed for keeping animals.
Q: Are there any educational qualifications required for applying?
A: No, there are no mandatory educational or training requirements.
Q: Can someone who has previously availed benefits from any Departmental Scheme apply again?
A: No, applicants who have previously availed such benefits are not eligible.
Q: Is there a training component in the scheme?
A: Yes, 11 days of dairy husbandry training is provided at the Sub Division/District level.
Q: How does the department assist beneficiaries in establishing livestock units?
A: The department assists by sponsoring loan applications, facilitating animal purchase, providing tagging and health certification, offering veterinary services, and imparting training.
Q: What is the role of banks/financial institutions in the scheme?
A: Beneficiaries must finance the establishment of their livestock unit through a loan from a bank or RBI-approved financial institution; the subsidy is credited to the beneficiary’s loan account.
Q: What happens if there is no operational Livestock Insurance Scheme?
A: In such cases, the beneficiary or bank must arrange for insurance independently.
Q: Are groups or firms eligible to apply under the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented.
Q: How can an applicant apply for the scheme?
A: Applicants can apply online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal following the registration and application process outlined above.
Sources and References
• Official Website
• Guidelines
• Scheme Details
• Antyodaya-SARAL Portal