The scheme "Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)" provides financial assistance for the construction of Dudhghar (milk storage unit) and Godown (cattle feed storage) for Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas of Gujarat.
Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area) - Introduction
The scheme "Construction of Dudhghar/ Godown (Scheduled Caste Area)" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to provide financial support to Village Milk Producer Co-operative Societies in Scheduled Caste areas that lack their own milk storage or cattle feed storage infrastructure. It also promotes installation of bulk milk coolers and similar equipment.
Benefits
| Name of the Component | Standard of assistance | Remarks | Minimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Benefits |
| Dudhghar/ Godown | Unit price (₹10,00,000/-) or actual expenditure occurs for construction, out of that 50% of whichever is less. | Maximum ₹5,00,000/- | Once in lifetime |
Eligibility
- The Society must not already own a Dudhghar or Godown.
- The Society must have its own land available for the construction of the Dudhghar or Godown.
- The Society must not have availed of the benefit earlier under this or any other scheme for a similar purpose.
Application Process
- Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
- Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.
- Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.
- Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.
- Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.
- Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.
- Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application.
- Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in
Contact Us: ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Note: Required Documents can also be submitted in hard copies to the office mentioned in the application form within 7 days.