The Scheme for Providing Employment Opportunities to Scheduled Castes by Establishing Livestock Units under Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana. Under this scheme, an unemployed resident of Haryana belonging to the Scheduled Caste category can avail a subsidy for purchasing livestock. The subsidy is provided after the establishment of the livestock unit and can be availed as a loan by the beneficiary. The scheme covers the establishment of:
• Dairy units with 2 milch animals
• 10+1 piggery units
• 15+1 sheep/goat units
Benefits
• Dairy Units (2 milch animals):
– 50% subsidy on the cost of milch animals availed as a loan for establishing the dairy unit.
• Piggery Units (10+1):
– 50% subsidy on the cost of livestock availed as a loan; up to a maximum of ₹50,000/-.
• Sheep/Goat Units (15+1):
– 90% subsidy on the cost of livestock availed as a loan; up to a maximum of ₹88,200/-.
• Insurance Assistance:
– Provided as per the available departmental scheme if operational during the year; otherwise, beneficiaries must arrange for insurance and pay the premium.
Eligibility
• Applicant must be between 18 to 60 years of age and a resident of Haryana.
• Applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste category.
• Applicant must be unemployed.
• No mandatory educational or training requirements.
• Applicant must have a space/shed available for keeping animals.
• Must submit a Self-Declaration confirming unemployment and agreeing to abide by other conditions under the scheme.
Exclusions
• Groups, firms, or organizations are not permitted to apply, as the scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented.
Application Process
Offline / Online – Via CSCs
• Step 01: Visit the Deputy Director’s office in your district and collect the application form.
• Step 02: Fill out the application form and attach all relevant documents.
• Step 03: Submit the completely filled application form along with the attached documents to the concerned official.
• Step 04: The Deputy Director of the district will examine the applications on a first-come, first-served basis and process them accordingly.
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 available shed/space for keeping animals
• Any other documents as required
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: To provide employment opportunities and enhance the socio-economic status of Scheduled Castes by establishing livestock units.
Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Unemployed residents of Haryana belonging to the Scheduled Caste category, aged 18 to 60 years.
Q: What types of livestock units are covered under this scheme?
A: The scheme covers the establishment of dairy units (2 milch animals), piggery units (10+1), and sheep/goat units (15+1).
Q: What is the subsidy provided for establishing dairy units?
A: A 50% subsidy on the cost of milch animals, availed 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 subsidy is available for sheep/goat units?
A: A 90% subsidy on the cost of livestock, with a maximum of ₹88,200/-.
Q: Is there any financial assistance for insurance under this scheme?
A: Yes, insurance assistance is provided as per the available departmental scheme if operational; otherwise, the beneficiary must arrange for insurance independently.
Q: Are there any exclusions under this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented; groups, firms, or organizations cannot apply.
Q: Are there any educational qualifications required to apply?
A: No, there are no mandatory educational or training requirements.
Q: What are the age requirements for applicants?
A: Applicants must be between 18 to 60 years of age.
Q: What kind of space is required for keeping animals?
A: Applicants must have an adequate space/shed available for keeping the animals.
Q: How can one apply for this scheme?
A: Applicants should visit the Deputy Director’s office in their district, collect the application form, fill it out, attach the necessary documents, and submit it.
Sources and References
• Scheme Details
• Guidelines (Page No. 6)
• Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
• Utthan Portal