Animal Husbandry Govt Schemes

Animal Husbandry Government Schemes :-

1.  Samagra Gavy Vikas Yojana (Comprehensive Dairy Development Scheme)

Details:

  • Objective: To promote dairy farming and increase milk production in Bihar by providing financial assistance to individuals for setting up dairy units.
  • Benefit: The scheme provides subsidies for establishing dairy units with a specific number of high-yielding milch cattle (e.g., 2, 4, 15, or 20 animals). The subsidy rates vary depending on the social category and the size of the unit:
    • 75% subsidy for Extremely Backward Classes (EBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST) for small units (2-4 animals).
    • 50% subsidy for farmers from other categories for small units (2-4 animals).
    • 40% subsidy for all categories for larger units (15-20 animals).
  • Eligibility: All farmers and entrepreneurs in Bihar who wish to start a dairy farm are eligible to apply.

How to Apply:

  • Online Link:  https://dairy.bihar.gov.in/
  • Process: The application process is managed by the Directorate of Dairy Development. You must visit the official website and look for the “Schemes” or “Application” section. You’ll likely need to provide details about your land, bank account, and caste certificate, if applicable. The process may also involve submitting a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

2. Pashu Bima Yojana (Livestock Insurance Scheme)

Details:

  • Objective: To provide financial security to livestock owners against losses due to the death of their animals from serious diseases like Lumpy Skin Disease, HSBQ, and other causes.
  • Benefit: The scheme provides insurance coverage of up to ₹60,000 per milch animal. The government provides a 75% subsidy on the insurance premium, while the remaining 25% is paid by the livestock owner. The insurance is valid for one year.
  • Eligibility: All livestock owners in Bihar are eligible, but preference is often given to members of Milk Producer Cooperative Committees. The animal must be healthy and certified by a veterinary doctor at the time of insurance.

How to Apply:

  • Online Link:  https://misdairy.bihar.gov.in/Registration/Register
  • Process: You can apply online through the official portal of the Bihar Milk Producers Co-operative Federation. The process involves creating a new user account, filling out the application form with personal and animal details, and uploading necessary documents like your Aadhaar card and Milk Producer Society membership receipt.

3. Mukhyamantri Samekit Chaur Vikas Yojana (Chief Minister’s Integrated Wetlands Development Scheme)

Details:

  • Objective: To utilize unutilized or underdeveloped private land, particularly in “Chaur” (wetland) areas, for integrated fish farming and aquaculture.
  • Benefit: The scheme provides subsidies for developing Chaur land for fisheries. The subsidy rates are as follows:
    • 70% subsidy for Most Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes.
    • 50% subsidy for other categories.
    • There is also an entrepreneur-based subsidy of 40%. The scheme also supports related infrastructure and provides employment opportunities.

How to Apply:

  • Online Link:  https://misfisheries.bihar.gov.in/RegisterFisheries.aspx
  • Process: The application is handled by the Directorate of Fisheries. Applicants need to visit the official website and register for the fisheries schemes. You will be required to provide personal details, land records (ownership or lease agreement), and other relevant documents. The District Fisheries Officer will then verify the application and the land suitability.

4. Poultry Farming Schemes (Broiler and Layer)

Details:

  • Objective: To encourage poultry farming and make Bihar self-sufficient in egg and meat production by providing financial assistance.
  • Benefit: The scheme offers significant subsidies for setting up broiler and layer poultry units. The subsidy amount can go up to 50% of the unit cost, depending on the type of farm and the farmer’s category (General, SC, ST). The scheme provides financial support for construction, purchasing chicks, feed, and other necessary equipment.
  • Eligibility: All farmers and entrepreneurs are eligible. The minimum land requirement for the farm is also specified.

How to Apply:

  • Online Link:  https://state.bihar.gov.in/ahd/
  • Process: The application process is managed by the Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Resources Department. Applications are usually invited online for a limited time. You must check the official website for announcements and apply accordingly. The process involves filling out an application form and providing land ownership proof and other documents.

5.  National Livestock Mission (NLM)

Details:

  • Objective: The NLM aims to ensure the quantitative and qualitative growth of the livestock sector by focusing on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat, and piggery. It also promotes the development of feed and fodder.
  • Benefit: The mission provides significant capital subsidies to individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and other entities for setting up various livestock-related ventures.
    • Goat/Sheep Farming: A 50% capital subsidy (up to ₹50 lakh) for establishing a unit of 500 goats/sheep and 25 bucks/rams.
    • Piggery: A 50% capital subsidy for piggery units.
    • Poultry: A 50% capital subsidy for rural poultry and breeding farms.
    • Feed & Fodder: Subsidies for setting up silage bailer, fodder block, and total mixed ration plants.
  • Eligibility: Individuals, FPOs, SHGs, Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), and companies are eligible. They must have land or a lease agreement for the project and a Detailed Project Report (DPR).

How to Apply:

  • Online Link: https://nlm.udyamimitra.in/
  • Process: The application is submitted through the NLM portal. You need to register as an entrepreneur or a beneficiary. The process involves submitting a project proposal, which is then screened by the State Implementing Agency (SIA). Upon recommendation, a loan is sanctioned by a financial institution, and the subsidy is disbursed in installments after the project is approved.

6. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

Details:

  • Objective: The RGM is a key initiative for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds. It aims to enhance productivity and increase milk production.
  • Benefit: The mission focuses on establishing high-genetic-merit bull production programs, strengthening semen stations, promoting artificial insemination (AI) services at the farmer’s doorstep, and setting up breed multiplication farms. It also provides financial incentives for farmers to use sex-sorted semen and for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) pregnancies.
  • Eligibility: While the scheme is primarily implemented through state government departments and agencies, certain components like “MAITRI” (Multipurpose AI Technician in Rural India) allow for individual application.

How to Apply:

  • Online Link: For specific components like MAITRI, online applications are managed through state-level portals. For example, some states have specific portals like   https://maitriupldb.in/.
  • Process: The application process is generally advertised by state animal husbandry departments. For entrepreneur-driven components, you must visit the respective state’s animal husbandry department website for application forms and guidelines.

7.  Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

Details:

  • Objective: The AHIDF is a ₹15,000 crore fund under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to incentivize investments in key animal husbandry infrastructure.
  • Benefit: It provides a 3% interest subvention for loans taken by private companies, MSMEs, FPOs, and individual entrepreneurs. The fund supports the establishment of:
    • Dairy processing and value addition infrastructure
    • Meat processing and value addition facilities
    • Animal feed manufacturing plants
    • Breed multiplication farms and veterinary vaccine production units
  • Eligibility: The scheme is open to a wide range of entities, including MSMEs, FPOs, and Section 8 companies, with a minimum beneficiary contribution.

How to Apply:

  • Online/Offline: The application is loan-based and submitted through participating scheduled commercial banks.
  • Process: You need to prepare a detailed project report (DPR) and submit it to a bank like SBI, HDFC Bank, or Central Bank of India. The bank will evaluate the project’s viability and, if approved, sanction a loan. The interest subvention is then provided by the government. The application forms and detailed guidelines can be found on the websites of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying   (https://dahd.gov.in/) and participating banks.

8. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

Details:

  • Objective: Aims to control and eradicate major animal diseases like Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis, which cause significant economic losses.
  • Benefit: The scheme provides 100% funding from the central government for mass vaccination drives, ear-tagging of animals, and disease surveillance. It also supports the establishment of Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) to provide doorstep veterinary services.
  • Eligibility: This is not a direct beneficiary scheme for individual farmers. The program is implemented by the State Animal Husbandry Departments, which conduct vaccination and health campaigns. Farmers are the direct beneficiaries of these services.

How to Apply:

  • No direct application link for individuals: This is a government-to-government scheme. Farmers can avail of the benefits by participating in the vaccination drives and other programs organized by their local district animal husbandry officers. They should contact their local veterinary hospital or department for information on upcoming camps and services.