Establishment of Broiler Farms

The Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand, administers the "Establishment of Broiler Farms" scheme to support commercial broiler rearing in the state. The programme targets individuals, with particular attention to women and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and provides financial assistance to reduce the initial costs of setting up a poultry farm. Its objective is to encourage entrepreneurial activity and create sustainable income opportunities.

Subsidies are available for both poultry rearing and the development of essential infrastructure. The scheme is intended to improve beneficiary livelihoods, contribute to local food security, and create employment within the agricultural sector. It also aims to strengthen the commercial viability of broiler farming and improve the socio-economic position of marginalised communities in Uttarakhand by offering a route to economic independence.

- **Identification and Initial Application**: Interested applicants should contact their local Veterinary Officer or Livestock Extension Officer. These officers are tasked with identifying eligible beneficiaries within their jurisdiction and distributing the initial application forms. - **Document Submission**: Applicants must fill out the application form accurately and submit it with the necessary supporting documents. These generally include: a copy of their Aadhaar card for identity verification, bank account details (passbook or statement) to enable subsidy disbursement, and land records (ownership documents or lease agreements) to demonstrate access to suitable land for the farm. - **Project Report Preparation**: The assigned Veterinary Officer will help the applicant draft a detailed project report. This report outlines the feasibility and financial projections of the proposed broiler farm. - **Bank Submission**: The livestock owner is then required to submit this prepared project report to a bank. This step is important for potentially securing additional financing beyond the scheme's subsidy, as the unit cost exceeds the direct subsidy provided. - **Forwarding to Chief Veterinary Officer**: All submitted applications, along with the project reports, are forwarded by the local Veterinary Officers to the Chief Veterinary Officer’s office at the district level for further processing. - **Verification and Selection**: A District Executive Committee is responsible for conducting a thorough verification of all applications and their supporting documents. This committee assesses the eligibility of applicants and the viability of their proposed broiler farms. - **Beneficiary Selection and Subsidy Disbursement**: After successful verification, the District Executive Committee makes the final selection of beneficiaries. Upon selection, the approved subsidy amounts are disbursed directly to the beneficiaries' KYC-certified bank accounts.

The selection process for the Establishment of Broiler Farms scheme begins with local Veterinary Officers identifying potential applicants and receiving their submissions along with the necessary documents. Each applicant’s case is compiled into a detailed project report by the Veterinary Officer, and these reports, together with the application forms, are sent to the office of the Chief Veterinary Officer.

The District Executive Committee then conducts the main evaluation. It verifies all submitted information, including Aadhaar details, bank records, and land ownership or lease documents, and assesses the feasibility and likely impact of each proposed broiler farm. Preference is given to women and Self-Help Groups (SHGs). The committee makes the final decision on beneficiary selection, after which subsidy disbursement begins.