Maharashtra government is still running Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana in 2026, giving cash support to rural families for building a pucca shed for cows, buffaloes, goats and hens, along with money for a Nadep compost pit. This Maharashtra government scheme started on 12 December 2020, on the birthday of NCP leader Sharad Pawar, and it runs through gram panchayats under the state's Employment Guarantee Scheme (EGS).
Farmers who own even two animals can apply for a cattle shed under this scheme. As per the state Government Resolution dated 3 February 2021, which is still the base rule for this scheme, eligible farmers get around ₹77,188 as subsidy for a pucca cow or buffalo shed. Poultry shed and goat shed applicants get a separate, smaller subsidy amount fixed by the Employment Guarantee Department.
Scheme combines two older programmes, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) and Maharashtra's own Employment Guarantee Scheme. Aim behind it is simple: "Mi Samrudh Tar Gaon Samrudh, Gaon Samrudh Tar Maza Maharashtra Samrudh," meaning if every person becomes prosperous, the village becomes prosperous, and so does the state. Employment Guarantee Department of Maharashtra runs the scheme across all districts.
Who Can Apply for Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana
Scheme is open only to people living in rural parts of Maharashtra. Applicant should be a farmer or agricultural labourer with a valid job card under MGNREGA. Land ownership or land-use rights, along with proof of owning the required number of animals, gets checked before a work is approved. Farmer keeping just two cows or buffaloes already qualifies for the cattle shed component, so the scheme is not limited to big cattle owners.
Benefits Under Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana
Four individual works get support under this scheme, and each one comes with a fixed subsidy amount decided by the Employment Guarantee Department. Below are the four components and what a farmer gets for each one.
- Pucca shed for cow and buffalo - built for up to 6 animals, with an approved subsidy of around ₹77,188 as per the 2021 Government Resolution.
- Goat and sheep shed - support for farmers rearing goats or sheep in a group of 10 or more animals, with subsidy amount fixed at district level.
- Poultry shed - money for building a shed to rear hens and other birds, with recent reports putting the revised amount at close to ₹70,000, higher than the earlier rate.
- Bhusanjeevani Nadep compost pit - support for building a Nadep pit that turns farm waste and cow dung into organic compost, cutting down fertiliser cost.
How to Apply for Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana
Scheme does not run through a separate online portal right now. Application happens at the gram panchayat level, linked to the household's MGNREGA job card.
STEP 1 - Go to the gram panchayat office or talk to the Gram Rozgar Sevak of the village and ask for the Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana application form for the required work, such as cattle shed or poultry shed.
STEP 2 - Fill the form with job card number, land details and the number of animals owned, then attach the required documents and submit it at the gram panchayat.
STEP 3 - Gram Sevak and Panchayat Samiti staff verify the application and give technical approval for the work under MGNREGA or EGS.
STEP 4 - Once work is approved, construction can start, and the subsidy amount gets released in phases along with the wage component paid under the job card.
Documents Required
Keep these documents ready before visiting the gram panchayat office, since incomplete applications usually get sent back for correction.
- MGNREGA job card of the applicant's household
- Aadhaar card and address proof showing rural residence in Maharashtra
- 7/12 land extract or land-use document for the site where the shed or pit will be built
- Bank passbook copy for the account linked to the job card
- Certificate or self-declaration about number of animals owned, signed by the Gram Panchayat
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana |
| Launched By | Employment Guarantee Department, Maharashtra Government |
| Launched On | 12 December 2020 |
| Beneficiaries | Farmers and rural households of Maharashtra |
| Benefit | Subsidy for cattle shed, goat shed, poultry shed and Nadep compost pit, around ₹77,188 for cattle shed |
| Application Mode | Offline, through Gram Panchayat and MGNREGA job card |
| Official Website | mahaegs.maharashtra.gov.in |
FAQ's
Is Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana still active in 2026?
Yes, scheme is still running through gram panchayats across Maharashtra, and farmers can still apply for cattle shed, goat shed, poultry shed and Nadep compost pit support.
How much subsidy does a farmer get for a cattle shed?
As per the 2021 Government Resolution that still applies, approved subsidy for a pucca cow or buffalo shed is around ₹77,188, and the shed can house up to 6 animals.
Can a farmer apply online for this scheme?
No separate online portal exists for this scheme right now. Application is made offline at the gram panchayat office, linked to the applicant's MGNREGA job card.
Who runs Sharad Pawar Gram Samrudhi Yojana?
Employment Guarantee Department of Maharashtra government runs the scheme, and more details are available on the department's website mahaegs.maharashtra.gov.in.
Source / Reference: mahaegs.maharashtra.gov.in
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