Establishment of Entrepreneur for Breed Development in Small Ruminant Sector (Sheep and Goat Farming)

DETAILS Launched in the Financial Year 2014-15, the scheme "National Livestock Mission" by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, aims towards employment generation, entrepreneurship development, increase in per animal productivity and thus targeting increased production of meat, goat milk, egg and wool. The excess production will help in the export earnings after meeting the domestic demands. The concept of the NLM Scheme is to develop the entrepreneur in order to create the forward and backward linkage for the produce available in the unorganized sector and to link with the organized sector.  "Establishment of Entrepreneur for Breed Development in Small Ruminant Sector (Sheep and Goat Farming)" is a component of the "Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry" scheme of the National Livestock Mission. The objectives of this component are: To develop entrepreneurs in the small ruminant sector. To develop a sustainable business model on sheep-goat. To incentivize individual entrepreneurs, FPOs, FCOs, SHGs, JLGs, and Section 8 companies for the development of an integrated rural sheep-goat production system. Conversion of the small ruminant sector from unorganised sector to organised sector through promotion of entrepreneurship & investment and creation of forward & backward linkages. Spreading awareness about scientific rearing practices, nutrition, disease prevention etc. Promotion of stall feeding model of sheep and goat rearing.  The Entrepreneurs / Eligible Entities can establish sheep and goat breeding unit with a minimum of 500 females and 25 males. The sheep and goat unit to be established with the High Genetic Variety used for producing Goat milk, meat and fine wool quality. The breed of sheep and goat can be selected from the list provided with this guideline or in consultation with the State Government. BENEFITS CAPITAL SUBSIDY STRUCTURE Maximum capital subsidy of Rs. 50 lakh offered, split into two equal instalments. Subsidy is specifically for capital expenditure, not operational costs. Instalments are released through SIDBI based on project milestones. DISBURSEMENT PROCESS FOR BANK-FINANCED PROJECTS First instalment released after bank provides initial loan and SIA confirmation. Second instalment provided after project completion and SIA certification. SIDBI manages fund transfer through scheduled banks/financial institutions. SELF-FINANCING PROJECT REQUIREMENTS Project requires bank appraisal where entrepreneur holds account. First 50% subsidy released after verified 25% infrastructure expenditure. Remaining subsidy provided post-project completion and SIA verification. BANK GUARANTEE SPECIFICATIONS Three-year bank guarantee required for self-financing projects. Guarantee must cover project cost beyond subsidy amount. Original document held by State Implementing Agency with copies for online portal. EXCLUSIONS FROM SUBSIDY Subsidy not applicable for working capital needs. Personal vehicles and land purchase not covered. Rental and lease costs ineligible for subsidy support. ELIGIBILITY Individuals Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) Farmer Cooperatives (FCOs) Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) Section 8 Companies