Subsidy Scheme For Establishment Of Goat Unit (10+1) For Scheduled Tribe Women
50% subsidy up to ₹45,000, once per lifetime · goat unit · Scheduled Tribe women Gujarat
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat set up a small goat-farming unit by covering 50% of the cost. Each beneficiary is supported to purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat, contributing only half the unit cost themselves. Apply online through the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
This scheme helps Scheduled Tribe women in Gujarat set up a small goat-farming unit by covering 50% of the cost. Each beneficiary is supported to purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat, contributing only half the unit cost themselves. Apply online through the I-Khedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The scheme “Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1) for Scheduled Tribe Women” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to uplift Economically poor livestock breeders of Gujarat State. Under the scheme, each beneficiary should purchase 10 female goats and 1 male goat and the beneficiary has to contribute 50% of the unit cost for food, water, fodder, residence, and concentrate expenses.
Benefits
- 50% subsidy on the unit cost of establishing a goat unit (10 female + 1 male goat)
- Maximum subsidy amount: ₹45,000
- Benefit available only once per lifetime
💡 Why Startups Should Care
This scheme is specifically reserved for ST women — a demographic often excluded from formal credit — and gives a genuine once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build sustainable livestock income through goat rearing.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Scheduled Tribe (ST) woman resident of Gujarat
- Only one person per family can receive this benefit
- Priority given to ST widows and abandoned women
- Must purchase the goat unit within 90 days of receiving pre-approval
- Must maintain milk production records and share them with department officers during visits
Exclusions
How to Apply
- Apply online at the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in).
- Fill in your application under the ST women-specific goat unit scheme.
- Submit identity proof, caste certificate, and disability certificate (if applicable).
- On approval, purchase the goat unit per scheme specifications.
- Subsidy is credited after verification of unit establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Beneficiaries of Scheduled Tribe women can apply for this scheme.
How many members of a family can get the benefits of this scheme?
The benefit has been provided to 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/-.
Who will get priority under the scheme?
The priority should be given to widow/divorcee women.
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 goats 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 in the waiting list.
What kind of proof is required while claiming for subsidy under the scheme?
The beneficiary has to give her a photograph with goats unit.
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 buck 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, the 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 ikhedut portal, http://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in. And has to take a 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.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Identity proof (Aadhaar card, Voter ID card)
- Proof of date of birth (if applicable)
- Below Poverty Line card (if applicable)
- Residence proof
- Caste certificate
- Disability certificate (if applicable)