Mukhyamantri Bhed/Bakri (Sheep/Goat) Palak Uthan Yojana for Scheduled Castes

DETAILS The "Mukhya Mantri Bhed/Bakri (Sheep/Goat) Palak Uthan Yojana for Scheduled Castes" scheme is introduced by the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Government of Haryana, which aims to uplift Scheduled Caste beneficiaries by providing them with sheep or goat units. Through this scheme, 10 female and 1 male sheep/goat units are provided free of cost. Through this scheme, free sheep or goat units, veterinary assistance, and assistance for purchasing wool are provided to unemployed residents of Haryana. The scheme is implemented by the Haryana Livestock Development Board (HLDB).  Long-term objectives of this scheme are as follows: To create self-employment opportunities through Sheep and Goat husbandry activities. To upgrade and develop the Sheep and Goat breeds/germ plasm available in the State. To increase income generation opportunities for the economically weaker segment of society. BENEFITS Sheep Unit: 20 Ewes and one Ram with Green Fodder cum Salt Block Feeder free of cost. Goat Unit: 20 Does and one Buck with Green Fodder cum Salt Block Feeder free of cost. Veterinary Assistance: All animals in the established unit will receive deworming, vaccination, and treatment free of cost by the concerned Veterinary Institution. Wool Purchase Assistance: Assistance for purchasing wool from the established unit will be provided by the department.  Financial Assistance in form of subsidy for establishment of Sheep/Goat unit under the Scheme:- 100% subsidy for the establishment of a Sheep and Goat unit of 10 females and 1 male would be provided to the Scheduled Caste (SC). Initially beneficiary has to bear purchase cost of Sheep and Goat unit by there-own for 25% of the unit cost which will be of ₹17,500/- per unit as margin money (proof for the same should be given by beneficiary), which would be provided to beneficiary account later on as per scheme guidelines. In the case of SC Category, the Haryana Livestock Development Board (HLDB)/Government will provide financial assistance of 75% of the unit cost (₹52,500/- per unit) on the establishment of the livestock unit after the purchase of livestock to the seller within 15 days, upon submission of all requisite documents. The financial assistance of balance 25% of unit cost (₹17,500/- per unit) in case of SC beneficiaries would be provided by the HLDB/Government in form of subsidy to beneficiary after two months of establishment of unit subject to verification of unit after purchase of all cases preferably by Deputy Director concerned himself or its representative not below the rank of Sub Divisional Officer/Semen Bank Officer other than purchase committee. Beneficiaries shall have to purchase a complete/whole Sheep/Goat unit of 10+1 in one slot, and only one beneficiary per household could take the benefit of either Sheep or Goat unit under the scheme. The financial assistance would be provided to the account of the seller through Concerned Semen Bank officer by the Managing Director, HLDB, out of the head of overall receipt of Milk Cess funds after verification and recommendation of the unit established by the Deputy Director concerned or its representative not below the rank of SDO/ SBO. The financial assistance may be delayed due to the unavailability of the budget or any other unforeseen circumstances. The beneficiary would be provided veterinary assistance facilities (Treatment, vaccination and consultancy) by the concerned area veterinary institutions free of cost. Assistance for the purchase of wool from an established unit would be provided by the Department. ELIGIBILITY The applicant should be a Scheduled Caste The applicant should be of 18 to 55 years of age. The applicant should be a resident of Haryana The applicant should be a Parivar Pehchaan Patra (PPP). The applicant should not be employed even in the Private Sector/ Govt. /Semi Govt. Organizations. There would be no mandatory educational qualifications or training requirements. Any group/firm/organisation would not be permitted to apply under the Scheme, as the Scheme being individual beneficiary-oriented. The applicant would have to submit a Self-Declaration in the format annexed as Annexure-I (Page-9) on the portal for being unemployed and for undertaking to abide by other conditions as required under the Scheme.