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Goat Farming Scheme: 5-Year Insurance, Free Feed & Vet Care, Subsidies Up to 60%
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News18•30-09-2026, 21:10
Goat Farming Scheme: 5-Year Insurance, Free Feed & Vet Care, Subsidies Up to 60%
- •Shivpuri Animal Husbandry Department's goat unit scheme costs ₹77,456, with beneficiaries depositing approximately ₹7,746 (10%).
- •General and OBC categories receive a 40% subsidy, while SC-ST categories get up to 60% subsidy.
- •The scheme provides 10 goats and one improved breed buck, along with 5 years of insurance and 3 months of free feed.
- •Free veterinary services are included, and even those without land are eligible to apply.
- •Applications are submitted offline at the nearest veterinary hospital, requiring documents like Aadhaar card, bank passbook, and photograph.
Key Questions Answered
General and OBC categories receive a 40 percent subsidy, while SC and ST categories can receive up to a 60 percent subsidy under the goat farming unit scheme.
Yes, people who do not own land are still fully eligible to apply for the goat unit scheme.
Beneficiaries receive 10 goats and one improved breed buck, along with five years of insurance coverage, three months of free feed and fodder, and free veterinary services.
