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Native Chicken Farm: Earn Lakhs with 50% Government Subsidy!
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News18•23-09-2026, 12:24
Native Chicken Farm: Earn Lakhs with 50% Government Subsidy!
- •The 2026-27 scheme offers a 50% subsidy to 100 farmers in 36 districts to establish native chicken farms, aiming to improve rural livelihoods.
- •Beneficiaries receive a 50% subsidy for constructing a shed for 250 native chickens and 4 months of feed costs; the remaining 50% must be self-funded or through a bank loan.
- •The total cost for a 625 sq ft shed is Rs. 2,18,750 (subsidy Rs. 1,09,375), and feed cost for 4 months is Rs. 75,000 (subsidy Rs. 37,500).
- •Applicants must own at least 625 sq ft of land; priority is given to widows, destitutes, transgenders, persons with disabilities, and 30% to Scheduled Castes/Tribes.
- •Interested beneficiaries should apply at their nearest government veterinary hospital/dispensary by September 25, 2026, with required documents.
Key Questions Answered
Interested beneficiaries must obtain an application form from their nearest government veterinary hospital or dispensary and submit it along with relevant documents by September 25, 2026.
The government offers a 50% subsidy on the total cost of building a 625 sq ft chicken shed and four months of feed. The construction cost of Rs. 2,18,750 includes a Rs. 1,09,375 subsidy, while the Rs. 75,000 feed cost includes a Rs. 37,500 subsidy.
Applicants must be permanent village residents, own at least 625 sq ft of land away from human settlements and water bodies, and commit to maintaining the farm for 3 years. Priority is given to widows, destitutes, transgenders, and persons with disabilities, with 30% reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
