Madhya Pradesh government is running Goat Unit Scheme (Bakri Ikai Praday Yojana) in 2026 for small farmers, landless workers and rural youth who want to start goat rearing. One unit of 10 female goats and 1 male goat is fixed at a total cost of ₹77,456, and the grant goes up to 60% of this cost.
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department runs this scheme. As per 2026 details, selected applicants also get five years of insurance cover on the animals and money help for feed and fodder for the first three months. Rest of the amount comes as a bank loan, so the applicant does not need much cash to start.
Goat Unit Scheme in Madhya Pradesh
Idea behind this scheme is simple. Goat rearing needs less land, less water and less money than dairy farming, so a poor family can start it near home and sell milk, meat and young goats. Animal Husbandry Department gives the goat unit, and a bank gives the loan part, and the department pays the grant amount straight to the bank against the unit cost.
Subsidy depends on the category of the applicant. SC and ST applicants get 60% of the unit cost as grant. General and OBC applicants get 40%. The 2026 rules also add insurance and feed support, which were the main gaps earlier.
What is new in 2026
Two things have changed from the earlier version of this scheme. First, animals given under the unit now come with a five-year insurance cover, so if an animal dies the family gets money back through the insurance claim. Second, feed cost support for the first three months is now part of the package, which was the biggest problem for new goat farmers. OBC applicants have also been clearly kept in the 40% grant group along with the general category.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Goat Unit Scheme on Grants and Bank Loans (Bakri Ikai Praday Yojana) |
| Launched By | Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Level | State |
| Eligible People | Landless workers, small and marginal farmers of Madhya Pradesh |
| Unit Size | 10 female goats and 1 male goat |
| Unit Cost | ₹77,456 |
| Grant | 60% for SC and ST, 40% for General and OBC |
| Extra Support | 5 year animal insurance, 3 month feed support |
| Application Mode | Offline at the local veterinary institution |
| Official Website | mpdah.gov.in |
Application Process
STEP 1 - Go to your nearest veterinary institution or the district office of Animal Husbandry Department in your district and ask for the goat unit scheme application form.
STEP 2 - Fill the form with your name, village, category, bank account details and your past work in goat rearing, and attach the required documents with it.
STEP 3 - Submit the filled file to the veterinary officer and take the receipt. The officer checks your papers and sends the case ahead for approval.
STEP 4 - Apply for the loan part at a bank that works with the department. The bank checks your case and sanctions the loan for the balance amount.
STEP 5 - Once the bank approves the loan, the department sends the grant amount to that bank account against your unit cost, and the goat unit is handed over to you.
Who Can Apply
Only people from Madhya Pradesh can apply, and the department gives first preference to families who already know goat rearing work. Basic conditions are given below.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with a residence proof in the name of the applicant.
- Applicant should be a landless worker, marginal farmer or small farmer, since the scheme is made for poor families.
- Some past work or training in goat rearing is required, because the unit has to be handled from day one.
- Applicant needs a working bank account, as both the loan and the grant move through the bank.
Documents Required
Papers should be ready before going to the veterinary office, otherwise the file gets held up at the first check itself.
- Aadhaar card or Voter ID as identity proof.
- Residence proof such as ration card, electricity bill or domicile certificate.
- Caste certificate, only if applying under the SC or ST 60% grant.
- Land papers, where the applicant owns land.
- Bank passbook copy with the account number and IFSC.
- Proof of goat rearing work or a small project report of the planned unit.
Benefits
Money help is the main benefit, but not the only one. A family gets a ready unit of 11 animals, so income from milk, meat and sale of young goats starts within the first year. Insurance for five years covers the loss if an animal dies. Feed support for three months takes care of the early cost, when there is no income yet from the unit. Because the grant covers 40% to 60% of ₹77,456, the loan burden on the family stays low.
People looking at goat rearing in other states can also see Krishak Bakri Palan Yojana Himachal Pradesh, which also gives 60% subsidy on goat units.
Help and Contact
For any doubt about the form, the grant amount or the status of a submitted file, contact the veterinary officer of your block or the district Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry. Scheme details and district office numbers are given on the department website mpdah.gov.in.
References
Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department, Madhya Pradesh
District Khargone scheme page with official scheme rules
FAQ's
Is Goat Unit Scheme still running in 2026?
Yes, Animal Husbandry Department is still giving goat units in 2026, now with five year insurance and three month feed support added to the package.
What is the cost of one goat unit?
One unit of 10 female goats and 1 male goat is fixed at ₹77,456. The grant covers 40% to 60% of this and the rest comes as a bank loan.
How much grant do SC and ST applicants get?
SC and ST applicants get 60% of the unit cost as grant, which comes to around ₹46,473 on a unit cost of ₹77,456.
How much grant do general and OBC applicants get?
General and OBC applicants get 40% of the unit cost, which is close to ₹30,982 on the fixed unit cost.
Can the form be filled online?
No online form is running for this scheme right now. The form has to be collected and submitted at the veterinary institution of your area.
Is a bank loan compulsory?
Yes, the grant is released against a sanctioned bank loan, so the loan part has to be arranged through a bank.
Do the animals come with insurance?
Yes, animals in the unit are covered by insurance for five years, so the family gets a claim amount if an animal dies during that period.
Is past goat rearing experience needed?
Yes, the department wants some past work or training in goat rearing, because the unit of 11 animals has to be managed from the first day.
Who is not eligible for this scheme?
People from outside Madhya Pradesh, and applicants who are not landless workers, small or marginal farmers, are not covered under this scheme.
Where can the application status be checked?
Status is checked at the same veterinary institution where the form was submitted, or at the district Animal Husbandry office.