About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to support the establishment of dairy units with 10 Gir cows. Through this scheme, capital subsidy and back-ended subsidy are provided to beneficiaries via bank finance and NABARD.
The "Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU)" has been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli. It aims to promote dairy development by supporting the establishment of a small-scale dairy unit with indigenous Gir cows. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of capital subsidy and back-ended subsidy is provided to beneficiaries for the purchase of milch cows, construction of cattle sheds, and procurement of feed, equipment, and insurance coverage.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) (SSDU) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu |
| Official portal | daman.nic.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Assistance for 10 Cows:
| Sr. No. | Activity | Cost (Rs. ) | U.T. Administration Subsidy | Under DEDS – Beneficiary Gets Subsidy |
| 1 | Cost of 10 milch cows, including transportation cost (@ Rs. 60,000 per cow) | Rs. 6,00,000/- | Rs. 1,50,000/- (25% of purchase cost) | Back-ended subsidy from NABARD: Rs. 1,50,000/- (25% for General) or Rs. 1,99,980/- (33.33% for SC/ST) |
| 2 | Cost towards cattle shed, water tank, store room, automatic drinking system, etc. | Rs. 2,60,000/- | Rs. 1,25,000/- (50% of construction cost) | |
| 3 | 44 bags of cattle feed (each of 50 kg) (44 bags × 10 @ Rs. 600/- per bag) | Rs. 2,64,000/- | Rs. 1,32,000/- (50% of purchase cost) | |
| 4 | 44 kg of mineral mixture (each of 1 kg) (44 kg × 2 @ Rs. 80/- per bag) | Rs. 35,200/- | Rs. 17,600/- (50% of purchase cost) | |
| 5 | Purchase of a milking machine (once in a lifetime) | Rs. 65,000/- | Rs. 33,700/- (75% of purchase cost) | |
| 6 | Purchase of an electric-driven chaff cutter (once in a lifetime) | Rs. 38,000/- | Rs. 15,000/- (75% of purchase cost) | |
| 7 | Cost of insurance for 3 years (approx. @ Rs. 5,400/- per animal) | Rs. 54,000/- | Rs. 27,000/- (50% for General) or Rs. 40,500 (75% for SC/ST) |
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a resident of the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
- The applicant should establish a small-scale dairy unit with 10 milch cows.
- The applicant should procure indigenous Gir breed cows only.
- The applicant should avail a bank loan for implementation of the project.
- The applicant should utilise the subsidy strictly for approved components.
- The applicant should maintain records as per the General Financial Rules, 1963.
Preference / Reservation / Relaxation: The applicant belonging to the Scheduled Caste or the Scheduled Tribe category is eligible for a higher subsidy rate under the back-ended subsidy and insurance components.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
The applicant must approach the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services,
U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, for availing benefits under the Establishment of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) (for 10 cows).
Frequently asked questions
What is this scheme about?
The Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) scheme supports the establishment of a dairy unit with 10 milch cows through financial assistance and subsidy.
How many cows are covered under the SSDU scheme?
The scheme covers a unit of 10 milch cows.
What is the total cost for purchasing 10 milch cows under the scheme?
The total cost for purchasing 10 milch cows, including transportation, is Rs. 6,00,000/-.
What subsidy is provided for the purchase of cows?
A subsidy of Rs. 1,50,000/-, which is 25% of the purchase cost, is provided by the U.T. Administration.
Is there any additional subsidy under DEDS?
Yes, beneficiaries receive a back-ended subsidy through NABARD under DEDS:
25% for General category and 33.33% for SC/ST category.
Is financial assistance available for cattle shed construction?
Yes, financial assistance of Rs. 1,25,000/-, which is 50% of the construction cost, is provided for the cattle shed and related infrastructure.
Does the scheme provide support for cattle feed and mineral mixture?
Yes, the scheme provides 50% subsidy on the cost of cattle feed and mineral mixture.
Is assistance provided for dairy equipment?
Yes, the scheme provides subsidy for milking machines and electric driven chaff cutters, limited to once in a lifetime.
Is insurance coverage included under the SSDU scheme?
Yes, insurance for 3 years is included, with a 50% subsidy for the General category and a 75% subsidy for the SC/ST category.
How is the subsidy disbursed to the beneficiary?
The subsidy is provided as a back-ended subsidy through NABARD, linked with bank finance.
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