Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department is running Supply of Kadaknath Chicks on Subsidy for people who want to earn from poultry farming at home. Under this scheme, eligible people get a unit of 40 Kadaknath chicks of 28 days age, along with feed, medicines and transport support, and the government pays 75% of the ₹4,400 unit cost.
Kadaknath is a black-meat chicken breed of Jhabua region and it sells at a good rate in the market. So this scheme does two things at once: it gives poor families a small income source, and it keeps this rare breed alive. Applications are taken offline through the nearest veterinary institution, and the scheme runs in all districts of the state.
Supply of Kadaknath Chicks on Subsidy 2026 Details
Scheme is handled by Animal Husbandry Department, Madhya Pradesh. It is a state-level scheme meant for individuals, not for groups or companies. Benefit comes as a subsidy on the unit, not as cash into the bank, so it is not a DBT payment scheme.
Focus stays on families who already have some basic space and setup for keeping birds. District-level records show the scheme is mainly run for ST category families in tribal districts, though state guidelines allow poultry farmers of all categories to apply where units are available. Availability depends on the yearly target given to each district, so it is better to check with the local veterinary officer before planning.
Scheme Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Supply of Kadaknath Chicks on Subsidy |
| Launched By | Animal Husbandry Department, Madhya Pradesh |
| Level | State |
| Eligible People | Madhya Pradesh residents doing or starting poultry farming |
| Benefit | 40 Kadaknath chicks (28 days old) with feed, medicine and transport |
| Unit Cost | ₹4,400 |
| Government Grant | 75% (applicant pays 25%) |
| Application Mode | Offline, through nearest veterinary institution |
| Official Website | mpdah.gov.in |
How to Apply for Kadaknath Chicks Subsidy
There is no online form for this scheme as of August 2026. Whole process runs through the panchayat and the local veterinary office, so keep your documents ready before you start.
STEP 1 - Visit your Gram Sabha meeting and get your name approved in the list of people selected for the poultry unit. This first approval is required, without it the file does not move ahead.
STEP 2 - After Gram Sabha clearance, the list goes to the Janpad Panchayat for second approval. You can follow up at the Janpad office to check whether your name is included.
STEP 3 - Final approval comes from the Agriculture Standing Committee of the District Panchayat. Once your name clears this stage, the unit gets sanctioned for you.
STEP 4 - Go to your nearest veterinary institution, animal dispensary in-charge, or the Deputy Director of Veterinary Services with your application form and documents. Officers there fill the details and forward the file.
STEP 5 - Pay your 25% share, which comes to around ₹1,100 of the ₹4,400 unit cost. After the payment is recorded, the grant is approved and the department hands over 40 Kadaknath chicks of 28 days age with feed and medicines.
Benefits You Get
Unit is not just birds. Department covers the birds, their medicines and the feed for the starting period, which is where most new poultry keepers lose money. Cost break-up of the ₹4,400 unit is given below.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 40 Kadaknath chicks | ₹2,600 |
| Medicine and vaccination | ₹200 |
| Transport support | ₹210 |
| Poultry feed | ₹1,390 |
| Total unit cost | ₹4,400 |
Out of this, ₹3,300 is paid by the government as grant and ₹1,100 comes from your side. Later income depends on how you sell, since Kadaknath meat and eggs fetch a higher price than normal country chicken.
Who Can Apply
Rules are simple and mostly about residence and basic setup at home. Check these points before applying.
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Madhya Pradesh with proof like a domicile certificate.
- You should have basic space, shed or covered area needed to keep 40 birds safely.
- Poultry farmers of all categories can apply, and in tribal districts ST families are given first preference as per district guidelines.
- Both men and women can apply, there is no gender condition in the scheme.
Documents Required
Officers ask for a small set of papers at the time of application. Keep photocopies plus originals with you.
- Passport size photograph, taken recently.
- Aadhaar card for identity check.
- Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate as address proof.
- Caste certificate, needed if you are applying under ST or any reserved category.
- Samagra ID, which is used in most Madhya Pradesh schemes.
- Bank passbook copy or account details for record.
Contact and Help
For unit availability, forms and payment of your share, the nearest veterinary dispensary is the right place to ask. District-level queries can go to the Deputy Director, Veterinary Services of your district. Scheme details and department notices are also put up on the Animal Husbandry Department website.
People looking for loan support along with poultry work can also check the Kisan Credit Card (Pashupalan) Madhya Pradesh scheme, which gives credit for animal rearing at 4% interest.
References
Official scheme page - Animal Husbandry Department, Madhya Pradesh
Kadaknath chicks supply scheme details - Khargone district website
FAQ's
Is Supply of Kadaknath Chicks on Subsidy still running in 2026?
Yes, it is listed on the Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department website and units are given district wise as per the yearly target.
How many chicks are given in one unit?
One unit has 40 Kadaknath chicks of 28 days age, given with feed, medicine and transport support.
How much money do I have to pay?
You pay 25% of the ₹4,400 unit cost, about ₹1,100. Remaining ₹3,300 is given by the government as grant.
Can I apply online for this scheme?
No online form is available. Application is offline through the Gram Sabha, Janpad Panchayat and the nearest veterinary institution.
Which districts does the scheme cover?
It runs in all districts of Madhya Pradesh, but the number of units each year depends on the target given to that district.
Why Kadaknath birds and not normal chicken?
Kadaknath is a rare black-meat breed of Madhya Pradesh with a GI tag, and its meat and eggs sell at higher rates, so income per bird is better.
Is any training given with the unit?
Basic guidance on feeding, vaccination and bird care is given by the veterinary staff at the time of handing over the unit.
Which documents are must for applying?
Aadhaar card, Madhya Pradesh domicile certificate, Samagra ID, bank passbook, photo and caste certificate if you apply under a reserved category.