AI SummaryScheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units under Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana supports residents of Haryana who are looking for a steady income. Under the scheme, a family gets 50 chicks that are 10 days old, two feeders and two water drinkers free at home, along with guidance to begin backyard poultry farming. In 2026-27, Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department continues to run this scheme under MMAPUY and the applications are being accepted through Antyodaya-SARAL portal.
Backyard poultry gives poor families, small farmers and landless workers an easy start in poultry farming. A backyard unit needs little space, and eggs and meat from the unit improve the family nutrition and add a regular source of income. The scheme is part of the larger Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana, which works to raise the income of poor families of the state.
Scheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units under Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana - Introduction
Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana (MMAPUY) is an umbrella mission of the Haryana Government launched in July 2021 to bring the poorest families of the state into the mainstream. As a part of this mission, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of Haryana runs the Scheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units for unemployed residents.
Each selected beneficiary family receives 50 chicks of 10 days of age along with two feeders and two water drinkers at no cost. The chicks are low input birds, usually of Chabro breed, raised at Government Hatchery Farm. The department also delivers the chicks and equipment to the doorstep of the beneficiary.
For 2026-27, the department has issued a scheme statement for the establishment of Backyard Poultry Units, and the scheme is listed on the official schemes page of the department. As per the Antyodaya-SARAL service details, an individual can apply for this service and the delivery of the benefits is expected within 89 days of submitting the application.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Scheme for Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units under Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Utthan Yojana |
| State | Haryana |
| Department | Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Government of Haryana |
| Benefits | 50 chicks, 2 feeders, 2 water drinkers free at doorstep |
| Eligibility | Unemployed resident of Haryana, age 18 to 60 years |
| Application Mode | Online through Antyodaya-SARAL portal and offline at department office |
| Help Number | 0172-3968400 (Antyodaya SARAL Helpline) |
| Official Website | pashudhanharyana.gov.in and saralharyana.gov.in |
Benefits
This scheme gives a family everything that is required to start a small poultry unit. The beneficiary gets the following items free at home:
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| 10-day-old chicks | 50 |
| Feeders | 2 |
| Water drinkers | 2 |
Backyard poultry also supports hatchery-related activity and improves the nutrition of the family through eggs and meat. The unit gives additional income to the household, which matches the aim of MMAPUY of helping families come out of poverty.
Eligibility
To get the benefit of this scheme, the applicant should meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
- The applicant should be currently unemployed.
- The age of the applicant should be between 18 and 60 years.
- There is no formal educational qualification or prior training required.
Exclusions
This scheme is made for individual families only. Groups, private firms or other organizations are not allowed to submit applications under this scheme.
How to Apply
Applying for the scheme is easy and can be done online as well as offline.
STEP 1 - Open the official Antyodaya-SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in on a mobile phone or computer and register as a new user if you have not registered before.
STEP 2 - Log in with your user ID and password, then go to the Apply for Services section and search for Service ID 17650001 named Scheme for the Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units under MMAPUY.
STEP 3 - Open the service page, click on Apply For Service and fill in the application form with the correct personal details as per Parivaar Pehchan Patra (PPP ID).
STEP 4 - Submit the application online and note down the Application Reference ID. The status of the application can be tracked on the portal, and the benefits are delivered within 89 days of submission.
For offline help, the applicant can visit the nearest Antyodaya-SARAL Kendra or the office of Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying at Panchkula, Pin 134112, and submit the application by hand. For any query, the Antyodaya SARAL Helpline can be contacted at 0172-3968400 from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Saturday.
Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Aadhaar Card as identity proof
- Recent passport size photograph
- Valid proof of residence of Haryana
- Parivaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID)
- Any other document asked by the local office
References
Backyard Poultry Scheme Statement 2026-27
Antyodaya-SARAL Service Details (Service ID 17650001)
FAQ's
What benefits are provided under this scheme?
The beneficiary gets 50 chicks that are 10 days old, along with two feeders and two water drinkers, free at the doorstep.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any unemployed resident of Haryana between the age of 18 and 60 years can apply for the scheme.
Are there any educational qualifications required to apply for this scheme?
No, there is no requirement of any specific educational qualification or formal training.
Can organizations or groups apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for individual beneficiaries and is not open to firms or groups.
Where do the chicks come from?
The chicks are low input birds, generally of Chabro breed, reared at the Government Hatchery Farm at Hisar.
How are the chicks delivered to the beneficiaries?
The department delivers the chicks along with the feeders and water drinkers to the doorstep of the beneficiary.
What is the procedure to apply for this scheme?
The application can be submitted online on the Antyodaya-SARAL portal at saralharyana.gov.in or offline at the nearest Antyodaya-SARAL Kendra or the office of the department at Panchkula.
Is there any cost involved for the beneficiaries?
No, everything is provided free of cost as part of this scheme.
Can someone who is employed apply for the scheme?
No, the applicant should be unemployed to qualify for the benefits under this scheme.