The "Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1)" scheme by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote the social and economic upliftment of goat breeders by encouraging goat breeding and genetic improvement through pure breeding.
Establishment of Goat Unit (10 +1) - Introduction
The "Establishment of Goat Unit (10+1)" scheme by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to promote the social and economic upliftment of goat breeders by encouraging goat breeding and genetic improvement through pure breeding. The scheme provides financial assistance to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) women, and General category individuals, with priority given to widowed and abandoned women from Scheduled Tribes.
Benefits
| Category | Standard of Assistance | Minimum Time Limit(In Year) for Reclaiming Benefits |
| Scheduled Tribe women beneficiaries | 50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/- | once in a lifetime |
| Scheduled Caste beneficiaries | 50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/- | once in a lifetime |
| General Category beneficiaries | 50% Subsidy on Unit Cost or Maximum ₹45,000/- | once in a lifetime |
Eligibility
The applicant must belong to one of the following categories:
- Scheduled Caste (SC).
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) – Women only.
- General Category.
Note: Priority will be given to Scheduled tribe widows & abandoned women.
Application Process
- Step 1: Visit Gram Panchayat or the nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary to collect the application form.
- Step 2: Carefully fill in all the required details, including personal information, category details, and bank details.
- Step 3: Attach photocopies of all the necessary documents (self-attested, if required) and submit the application form.