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

The Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, administers the Subsidy Scheme for Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1) for Scheduled Caste People. Its purpose is to support economically disadvantaged livestock breeders from the Scheduled Caste community in Gujarat. The scheme provides financial aid to establish a small-scale goat farming enterprise, creating sustainable rural livelihoods.

Eligible applicants receive a subsidy based on the unit cost of setting up the farm. This covers the procurement of 10 female goats and 1 male goat of specified ages, along with expenses for food, water, fodder, shelter, and concentrate feed. Beneficiaries must bear 50% of the total unit cost. The scheme enables individuals to begin or expand a productive agricultural activity, fostering economic self-reliance and strengthening the state's livestock sector.

- **Step 1: Online Application** – The applicant is required to register on the I-Khedut Portal using the designated link. - **Step 2: New Application Submission** – Select the "Apply Newly" option to initiate a fresh application. - **Step 3: Application Confirmation** – Once the online form is saved, confirmation must be completed within seven days. If this deadline is missed, the application may be cancelled. - **Step 4: Document Upload** – Use the "Upload Documents" function to attach all required supporting files. Scanned copies must be in PDF format and limited to 200 KB or less. - **Step 5: Physical Submission / Online Upload of Signed Application** – Print the confirmed application, sign or affix a thumb impression, and deliver it with all relevant documents to the nearest veterinary dispensary within seven days. Alternatively, after confirmation, scan the signed printout and upload it through the "Signed Application Print Upload" menu, with other supporting files via "Other Document Upload" on the portal. - **Important Note:** An online application alone is not sufficient. A signed physical or scanned copy of the application, along with the necessary documents, must be submitted or uploaded for the application to be deemed complete. Any incomplete or incorrect documents should be corrected and resubmitted to the relevant office within seven days.

Applications undergo a pre-approval stage. After the online form and supporting documents are submitted, the relevant officer or office examines them. If the application is cleared, the beneficiary is issued an approval order. A waiting list is maintained implicitly; should an approved beneficiary not set up the goat unit within 90 days, or if they become incapacitated, the approval can be reassigned to the next eligible applicant on that list.

Additionally, technical officers from the department conduct site visits to confirm the unit's functioning and check the milk production records.