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Pudukkottai: 50% Subsidy for Native Chicken Farms – Apply Now!
- •Tamil Nadu government offers a 50% subsidy for rural beneficiaries in Pudukkottai to set up small-scale native chicken farms.
- •The scheme provides Rs. 1,46,875 as government subsidy out of a total investment of Rs. 2,93,750 for a 250-chicken unit.
- •Beneficiaries must own at least 625 sq ft of land and will receive 250 4-week-old native chicks free of charge.
- •Priority will be given to widows, destitutes, transgenders, persons with disabilities, and 30% of beneficiaries from SC/ST communities.
- •Apply within one week at nearest veterinary dispensaries with Aadhaar, land documents, and bank details to avail this opportunity.
Key Questions Answered
The total investment for the scheme is set at Rs. 2,93,750, with the Tamil Nadu state government providing a 50% subsidy of Rs. 1,46,875. The remaining 50% must be covered by the beneficiaries through bank loans or their own funds.
Beneficiaries must own a minimum of 625 square feet of land located within their concerned village, where they must be permanent residents. Additionally, the poultry farm site must be situated away from human settlements and water bodies.
Priority is given to widows, destitutes, transgenders, and persons with disabilities, with 30% of beneficiaries reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Applicants must apply within one week at their nearest veterinary dispensary using an Aadhaar card copy, farm Chitta/Adangal or supporting documents, bank balance details, and a 3-year maintenance undertaking.
