Mahila Bakri Palan is a state scheme of Uttarakhand that helps women earn a steady income through goat rearing. Women who are abandoned, widowed, destitute, single or disaster-affected can apply for this scheme in 2026 through their Gram Sabha and the nearest veterinary hospital.
Women selected under Mahila Bakri Palan get one unit of goats containing 3 female and 1 male goat, aged between 12 and 18 months. State Government pays the full cost of ₹35,000 per unit, so the selected woman does not have to spend money from her own pocket.
Mahila Bakri Palan - Introduction
Mahila Bakri Palan is a beneficiary scheme of the Animal Husbandry Department of Uttarakhand. It is made for women who do not have a regular source of income, such as widows, abandoned women, destitute women, single women and women affected by disasters. Main aim of the scheme is to give such women a long-term income option through goat rearing.
After selection, the amount is transferred directly to the bank account of the woman through DBT payment within one to two months. Selection of beneficiaries is done on a first come, first served basis, so women should apply at the earliest.
Key Information
| Key | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Mahila Bakri Palan |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment, Women and Child, Business & Entrepreneurship |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | Yes |
| Nodal Department | Department of Animal Husbandry |
| Official Website | Department of Animal Husbandry, Uttarakhand |
Benefits
Main benefit of Mahila Bakri Palan is the free goat unit given to eligible women for starting goat rearing. The unit and its cost are described below.
- Selected women receive a unit of 3 female and 1 male goat, aged 12 to 18 months.
- Total cost of ₹35,000 per unit is fully borne by the State Government, so there is no personal expense for the woman.
- Funds are paid through DBT payment into the woman's bank account within one to two months of selection.
Eligibility
Mahila Bakri Palan is open to women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and can take care of a goat unit. Preference is given to women in these groups:
- Abandoned women who have been left without family support.
- Widowed women who need a regular income source.
- Destitute women from poor families.
- Single women living alone without any other earner in the family.
- Disaster-affected women who lost their previous source of income.
Application Process
Mahila Bakri Palan is an offline scheme, so there is no online application link on any official portal. Women apply through the Gram Sabha and the nearest veterinary hospital.
STEP 1 - Place a proposal for goat rearing in the open meeting of your Gram Sabha. The proposal must be passed in the meeting before it can move forward.
STEP 2 - Submit the passed proposal to the Veterinary Officer, Livestock Extension Officer or Gram Panchayat Development Officer of your area. The Gram Panchayat can also forward the proposal on its own level.
STEP 3 - The village level selection committee recommends the proposal, and the development block level committee makes the final selection. After this, the case goes to the Animal Husbandry Department.
STEP 4 - After selection, the amount is paid into your bank account through DBT payment within one to two months to buy the goats.
Documents
Keep these documents ready when you submit your proposal:
- Aadhaar card for identity proof.
- Bank account details for receiving the DBT payment.
- Caste certificate, if you belong to a reserved category.
- Other supporting documents required by the officer, such as a widowhood or abandonment certificate or a disaster affidavit where needed.
References
Women Goat Rearing details on Department of Animal Husbandry, Uttarakhand official website
FAQ's
Who is eligible for Mahila Bakri Palan?
Abandoned, widowed, destitute, single and disaster-affected women who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand can apply for this scheme.
What support is provided under Mahila Bakri Palan?
Selected women get one unit of goats with 3 female and 1 male goat, aged 12 to 18 months.
Who bears the cost of the goat unit?
State Government of Uttarakhand pays the full cost of ₹35,000 per unit.
How can a woman apply for this scheme?
She has to place a proposal in the open meeting of her Gram Sabha and then submit it to the Veterinary Officer, Livestock Extension Officer or Gram Panchayat Development Officer of her area.
How are funds transferred?
Funds are transferred directly to the bank account of the selected woman through DBT payment within one to two months.
What is the basis for selection?
Beneficiaries are selected on a first come, first served basis.