Scheme For Subsidy On Interest For Establishment Of 1 To 20 Milch Animal Farm For Scheduled Caste
This Gujarat state government scheme is exclusively for small and poor Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, helping them set up a dairy farm with 1 to 20 milch animals by subsidizing bank loan interest at up to 12% per year for 5 years. The interest subsidy is credited directly to the farmer's loan account via DBT. Apply online at the I-Khedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
About This Scheme
This Gujarat state government scheme is exclusively for small and poor Scheduled Caste (SC) farmers, helping them set up a dairy farm with 1 to 20 milch animals by subsidizing bank loan interest at up to 12% per year for 5 years. The interest subsidy is credited directly to the farmer's loan account via DBT. Apply online at the I-Khedut portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
Full official description
The scheme “Scheme for Subsidy on Interest for Establishment of 1 to 20 Milch Animal Farm for Scheduled Caste” was started by the Dept. of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. Under the scheme, the small and poor farmers of the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat State can purchase 1 to 20 animals as per their need and capacity to maintain. The eligible beneficiary can get an interest subsidy @ 12 % interest on a bank loan amount for 5 years if he/she has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India. It also provides good-quality organic manure for improving crop fertility & crop yields. Dung is also used as fuel for domestic purposes. The surplus fodder agricultural by-products are utilized by animals & converted into value-added products viz. Milk, Meat, etc.
Benefits
- Interest subsidy of up to 12% per year on the loan amount for purchasing 1–20 milch animals (cows or buffaloes)
- Subsidy available for 5 years from the date of loan disbursement
- Credited directly into the beneficiary's loan account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) — no cash payments
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat State and belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- Only one family member per family can be the beneficiary
- Specifically for small and poor SC farmers of Gujarat
- Must have taken a loan in the current financial year (2023-24) from a nationalized bank or an RBI-approved financial institution
- Land must be owned by the beneficiary or a family member
- Must obtain a certificate from the Animal Husbandry Authority for the livestock unit
How to Apply
Step 01: The beneficiary has to apply online at I-Khedut Portal. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/iKhedutPublicScheme/Public/frm_Public_ANH2_SchemeApplicaiton.aspx
Step 02: Click on the "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
Step 03: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
Step 04: Click on the "Upload Document" button to upload all the relevant documents.
Step 05: Once the application is done, confirm it. The application must be confirmed within seven days from the date of saving the online application.
Step 06: The application must be signed and submitted along with the supporting documents to the office address mentioned on the application” or “Application confirmed within seven days from the date of saving the online application Scanned copy of the application and other documents can be uploaded after confirming the application
Step 07: Take a printout of the confirmed application.
Note 01: The application will be inwardly taken online by the concerned officer/office only if the correct and sufficient documents are uploaded along with the application signed/fingerprinted by the beneficiary. Note 02: If wrong/incomplete documents are uploaded online by the beneficiary, such application will not be inwarded online. In such circumstances, the beneficiary has to submit the remaining/correct documents to the concerned office within seven days of application. Note 03: Scanned copy uploaded in PDF format should not exceed 200 KB in size.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to provide assistance to the small and poor farmers of the Scheduled Caste category of Gujarat State for purchasing 1 to 20 animals as per their need and capacity to maintain.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The benefits of this scheme will only be given to the Scheduled Caste Category of Gujarat State.
What is the condition for availing the benefits under the scheme?
The beneficiary will be eligible for assistance only if he/she has obtained a loan for setting up the unit in the current financial year 2023-24 through a nationalized bank or a financial institution approved by the Reserve Bank of India.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the beneficiary can purchase 1 to 20 Milch animals (Any dairy animal cow & buffalo) at a subsidized rate as per their need and capacity to maintain.
How will the interest be calculated?
The interest actually calculated by the bank or a maximum of 12% on the unit cost of the animal or the loan per unit advanced by the bank to purchase the animal, whichever is lower.
Should the land be in the name of the beneficiary?
No, the land should be owned by a member of the family or a beneficiary of the scheme.
How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of this scheme, the applicant has to apply on the I-Khedut Portal and has to follow the prescribed procedure. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/iKhedutPublicScheme/Public/frm_Public_ANH2_SchemeApplicaiton.aspx
In how many days should the beneficiary be confirmed the online application?
The application must be confirmed within seven days from the date of saving the online application.
Is it mandatory to submit the application to the concerned office or upload it on I-Khedut Portal?
Yes, it is mandatory to submit the online filled application along with the necessary documents to the office/office address mentioned on the application or after applying online on the IKhedut portal, take a printout of the application and scan it with signature/thumbprint and "Signed Application Print" on the portal. A copy can be uploaded by clicking on the Upload menu.
What should I do if wrong/incomplete documents have been uploaded on Portal?
If wrong/incomplete documents are uploaded online by the beneficiary, such application will not be inwarded online. In such circumstances, the beneficiary has to submit the remaining/correct documents to the concerned office within seven days of application.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Government-approved photo ID i.e. Aadhaar Card, Voter ID Card
- Basis (evidence) for land (if applicable)
- Caste Certificate (by competent authority)
- Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for disabled) (if applicable)
- Ration Card (if applicable)
- Bank account details
- Beneficiary's Undertaking/Consent Form
- Loan account passbook or bank disbursement certificate