Breed Multiplication Farms - Livestock Development Board provides financial support to eligible farmers, groups and entities in Uttarakhand to set up high-quality cattle or buffalo breeding farms. Under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, a 50% capital subsidy is available, limited to ₹2 crore, to help make high genetic merit heifers easily available to local farmers.
Breed Multiplication Farms - Livestock Development Board is run by the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board under the Department of Animal Husbandry. The scheme encourages private entrepreneurs, self-help groups, farmer producer companies and Section 8 companies to establish breed multiplication farms and improve the milk productivity and profitability of local livestock businesses.
Breed Multiplication Farms - Livestock Development Board - Introduction
Breed Multiplication Farms - Livestock Development Board works to improve livestock quality by helping eligible people set up specialised farms. The scheme operates under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, a central scheme led by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, and is implemented through the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
At present, farmers looking to take up dairying face difficulty in sourcing disease free, high yielding heifers or cows, and most depend on middlemen or other dairy farmers. This scheme creates a system to produce disease free elite animals of indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds so that farmers can buy superior breeding stock directly. The EOI for the scheme is submitted online at eoi.nddb.coop and there is no fixed last date, so eligible applicants can apply throughout the year.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Breed Multiplication Farms - Livestock Development Board |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Sub Category | Animal Husbandry |
| Nodal Department | Department of Animal Husbandry |
| Implementing Agency | Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board and National Dairy Development Board |
| Benefit Type | Cash subsidy |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | eoi.nddb.coop |
Benefits
This scheme offers a 50% capital subsidy to help set up a breed multiplication farm. The subsidy covers the cost of cattle sheds, equipment and procurement of elite bull mothers, and is limited to ₹2 crore. The estimated project cost for a farm with a capacity of 200 milch animals is around ₹4 crore.
| Project Cost | Maximum Subsidy |
|---|---|
| Around ₹4 crore | ₹2 crore (50% of project cost) |
The subsidy is released in instalments. The first 50% of the subsidy amount is released after the project is approved and the first loan tranche is credited, the next 25% is released after the full infrastructure is in place and animals are inducted, and the remaining 25% is released after births of 10% calves are completed at the farm. The subsidy is routed through NDDB directly into the beneficiary's loan account.
Eligibility
To benefit from this support, the applicant should belong to one of the following categories and have a registered office in India. The applicant must also have appropriate experience in breeding or rearing of dairy animals, arrange at least 5 acres of land on ownership or lease, and establish a farm of at least 200 milch cows or buffaloes using modern breeding technology.
- Livestock farmers and private individuals who are interested in taking up dairying.
- Farmer producer companies (FPOs), farmer cooperative organisations (FCOs) and joint liability groups (JLGs).
- Self-help groups (SHGs) and companies registered under Section 8 of the Companies Act.
For example, if Ramesh, a local dairy farmer in Uttarakhand, forms a registered self-help group and arranges suitable land, he becomes eligible to apply for this subsidy to expand his breeding operations. The scheme is applicable only for new farms, and existing farms are not eligible.
Application Process
Application for this scheme is done online through the Expression of Interest (EOI) portal of the National Dairy Development Board. Follow the steps given below.
STEP 1 - Go to the EOI portal at eoi.nddb.coop and open the Breed Multiplication Farms section.
STEP 2 - Fill in the applicant details in the Expression of Interest form, including organisational or individual contact details, experience in related fields and financial strength.
STEP 3 - Upload the required documents such as the certificate of incorporation, proof of land possession of at least 5 acres, and an affidavit confirming the farm size of at least 200 milch animals.
STEP 4 - Submit the EOI before the 25th of the month by 15:00 hours IST. EOIs submitted by this time are processed in the next month, and there is no fixed last date for submission.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the online application. These documents are listed in the official guidelines of the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board.
- Certificate of incorporation and partnership deed, if any, or Aadhaar card along with bank statement for individuals.
- Certificate of experience in breeding and rearing of dairy animals from the local government veterinarian.
- Ownership or lease deed of at least 5 acres of land, valid at least up to December 31, 2026.
- Commitment letter from the supplier of feed and fodder for the farm.
References
- Breed Multiplication Farm Guidelines - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
- Official Scheme Guidelines PDF - ULDB
- List of Documents Required - ULDB
- Breed Multiplication Farm Entrepreneurship Scheme - DAHD
- Establishment of Breed Multiplication Farms - NDDB
FAQ's
Who are eligible to apply under this scheme?
Livestock farmers, private individuals, farmer producer companies, farmer cooperative organisations, joint liability groups, self-help groups and Section 8 companies based in Uttarakhand can apply, provided they have experience in breeding or rearing dairy animals and can arrange at least 5 acres of land.
What is the financial assistance available under the scheme?
A 50% capital subsidy is available, limited to ₹2 crore, for a project cost of around ₹4 crore. The subsidy covers the cost of cattle sheds, equipment and procurement of elite bull mothers.
What is the mode of application for this scheme?
Application is done online through the EOI portal at eoi.nddb.coop. The EOI submitted before the 25th of every month is processed in the next month, and there is no fixed last date.
What is the purpose of setting up Breed Multiplication Farms?
The main goal is to make high genetic merit heifers of cattle and buffalo breeds easily available to farmers, so that milk production improves and farmers earn a better income.
Under which central scheme is this initiative supported?
This scheme operates under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, a key scheme led by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, and is implemented through the National Dairy Development Board.