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Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of Goat Unit (10+1) For Scheduled Caste People

The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1) for Scheduled Caste People” was launched by the Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to uplift economically poor livestock breeders of Gujarat State.

Authority

State

Region

Gujarat

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat. 1 to 2 year old female goats and a 2 to 3 years old buck should be bought. | - Under this scheme, the subsidy will be given 50% of the unit cost of the scheme (Maximum ₹45,000/-) for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrate expenses.

Who can apply

This scheme can be applicable only to the adult beneficiaries of the Scheduled Caste people.; The benefit has been provided to only one person per family.; The Beneficiary has to give his/her photograph with the goat unit.; The beneficiary should purchase 1 to 2 year old female goats and a 2 to 3 years old buck.; The beneficiary has to contribute 50% of the unit cost of the scheme for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrates expenses.; In general circumstances, the unit should be run for 3 years.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What kind of proof is required while claiming for subsidy under the scheme?

The beneficiary has to give his photograph with the goat unit.

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to uplift Economically poor livestock breeders of the society of Gujarat State.

By which department was this scheme started?

Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat

Who can apply for this scheme?

Adult beneficiaries of scheduled caste people of Gujarat State can apply for this scheme.

How many members of a family can get the benefits of this scheme?

The benefit has provided only one person per family.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under this scheme, the subsidy will be given 50% of the unit cost of the scheme (Maximum [?]45,000/-) for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrates expenses.

What is the unit cost for the scheme?

The unit cost for the scheme is [?] 90,000/-.

What will the percentage of subsidy be given to the beneficiary?

The subsidy will be given 50% of the unit cost of the scheme (maximum [?]45,000/-).

In which form the subsidy is given?

Subsidy for purchase of (10+1) Goats unit.

In how many days the beneficiary has to purchase a goat's unit before pre-approval of the online application?

The beneficiary has to purchase a goat unit within 90 days of pre-approval of the online application.

What will happen if the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit?

If the beneficiary fails to establish the goat unit within the time limit or proves disabled then the approval order given to the beneficiary will be cancelled and the approval order will be given to the beneficiary who is next on the waiting list.

What should be the number of male & female goats?

Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat. 1 to 2-year-old female goats and 2 to 3 years old bucks should be bought.

Is the beneficiary required to record the milk production?

Yes, the beneficiary has to note the record of milk production and has to give the register and information during the visit of the department technical officer.

For how many years the farm/unit will have to maintain by the beneficiary?

In general circumstances, this unit should be run for 3 years.

How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?

To get the benefit of this scheme the beneficiary has to apply online on i-khedut portal, | http://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in. And has to take the printout of the application form, sign/thumb impression on it, and with all submit the concerned documents within 7 days to a nearby veterinary dispensary.