AI SummaryScheme for Establishment of Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Units offers financial support to unemployed residents of Haryana who want to set up dairy units of 4, 10, 20, or 50 milch animals. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Haryana, runs this credit-linked scheme to create self-employment and improve household income.
Support comes as a cash subsidy or interest subvention on the cost of milch animals. Buffaloes, crossbred cows, and indigenous breeds such as Hariana, Sahiwal, Belahi, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, and Gir are covered. The department keeps the scheme open every year and updates the rules for each financial year.
Scheme for Establishment of Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Units - Introduction
This scheme helps unemployed people who want to start dairy farming. A person can set up a unit of 4, 10, 20, or 50 milch animals and get financial help to buy them. The goal is to give unemployed citizens a way to earn a regular income and to raise milk production in the state.
The scheme is open to individuals, including Antyodaya families. Small dairy owners who already run a unit of fewer than 20 animals can also move up to a 20 or 50 animal unit. This helps small units grow into bigger, commercial operations over time.
Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Establishment of Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Units |
| Level | State (Haryana) |
| Benefit Type | Cash Subsidy / Interest Subvention |
| Eligible Age | 18 to 55 years |
| Dairy Unit Size | 4, 10, 20, or 50 milch animals |
| Application Mode | Online (Antyodaya-SARAL Portal) |
| Implementing Agency | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Haryana |
Benefits
For units of 4 and 10 milch animals, a 25% subsidy is given on the cost of the animals. The subsidy is released three months after the purchase and tagging of the animals, or after the bank releases the loan, whichever is later. A veterinary surgeon checks the unit before the money is released.
For units of 20 and 50 milch animals, interest subvention is given on 75% of the animal cost. The remaining 25% is the margin money that the beneficiary arranges. The financial limits are:
| Dairy Unit Size | Max Unit Cost (Livestock) | Max Loan for Interest Subvention |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Milch Animals | ₹20 Lakhs | ₹15 Lakhs |
| 50 Milch Animals | ₹50 Lakhs | ₹37.50 Lakhs |
Interest subvention is calculated on the loan amount financed by the bank or these maximum limits, whichever is lower. The department also helps by sponsoring loan applications, assisting with animal selection and tagging, issuing health certificates, and providing free vaccination. An 11-day dairy husbandry training is offered at the sub-division or district level.
Eligibility
To apply, a person must meet these conditions:
- Be a resident of Haryana aged between 18 and 55 years.
- Be unemployed. Employment even in the private sector makes a person ineligible.
- Have enough space or a shed to keep the animals.
- Submit a self-declaration confirming unemployment status.
- For a 20-animal unit, own or hold a long-term lease on at least 2 acres of land for fodder. For a 50-animal unit, at least 5 acres is needed.
There is no mandatory educational qualification or training requirement. A person who has already taken help under a departmental scheme for a unit of fewer than 20 animals can still apply for a 20 or 50 animal unit.
Exclusions
This scheme is meant only for individuals. Groups, firms, and other organizations cannot apply.
Application Process
Applications are filed online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. The steps are given below.
STEP 1 - Open the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal and register as a new user by clicking on the 'New User' link. Fill in your name, email, mobile number, password, and state, then submit.
STEP 2 - Verify your mobile number and email with the OTP sent to you. Once verified, log in with your email ID and password.
STEP 3 - Click on 'Apply for Services' and search for the scheme. Enter your Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) and fetch your family data.
STEP 4 - Select your name, verify with the OTP, fill in the required details, and upload the documents. Preview the form and submit the application.
If online filing is difficult, the application can be submitted with help at any Common Service Centre, Antyodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra, or e-Disha Centre. The Deputy Director of the district reviews applications on a first come first serve basis. Valid applications are sent to the bank for loan sanction within three working days. The status can be tracked on the SARAL status portal using the application reference ID.
Documents
Keep the following documents ready before applying:
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID)
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Bank passbook or a cancelled cheque
- Photograph of the shed or animal housing space
- Any other supporting documents asked during the application
References
Department of Animal Husbandry Official Website | Official Scheme Guidelines | Antyodaya-SARAL Portal
FAQ's
Who runs this scheme?
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Haryana, manages this scheme.
Which animals are covered?
Buffaloes, crossbred cows, and indigenous breeds such as Hariana, Sahiwal, Belahi, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar, and Gir are covered.
Do I need a degree to apply?
No. There is no mandatory educational qualification or training requirement.
Can a firm or group apply?
No. The scheme is only for individual beneficiaries.
How do I track my application?
Visit the Antyodaya-SARAL portal and enter your application reference ID to check the status.
What if there is no livestock insurance scheme?
If the department has an active livestock insurance program, the animals are covered under it. Otherwise, the beneficiary or the bank has to arrange insurance on their own.