About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims at the economic upliftment of the SC/ST, SMF, and BPL Families. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided to SC/ST, SMF, and BPL families.
The scheme "Establishment of Small Scale Poultry Unit (Layer) for livestock owners of Daman & Diu" has been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu. It aims Economic up-liftmen of the SC/ST, SMF, and BPL Families. Financial assistance in the form of 50% subsidy is provided for the construction of a poultry shed, purchase of pullets (18–21 weeks), poultry equipments and feed for 4 months. The scheme beneficiaries can avail the benefit for two years or till becoming self-sufficient. Units must be operated on scientific lines, and beneficiaries must supply surplus eggs to nearby schools under the Mid-Day Meals Scheme, with fortnightly payment made by the Extension Officer (Dairy) or Veterinary Officer (DP).
Objectives
- Economic upliftment of the SC/ST, SMF, and BPL Families.
- To provide protein-rich food to the SC/ST, SMF, and BPL through eggs.
- To provide a regular supply of healthy eggs under the Scheme of Mid-Day Meals to nearby schools.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Establishment of Small Scale Poultry Unit (Layer) for livestock owner of Daman & Diu (ESSPULODD) |
|---|---|
| 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 | cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Department Of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Daman & Diu |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
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
Financial Assistance In The Form Of Subsidy
- Financial assistance in the form of a subsidy shall be provided to the individual beneficiary on the following items:
- Construction of poultry shed.
- Purchase cost of reared pullets up to the age of 18-21 weeks old.
- Poultry equipments.
- Purchase cost of feed for the period of 4 months (till the beneficiary starts earning from the sale price of egg produce).
- Each beneficiary will be provided 50% subsidy to the total cost of the unit (i.e., total cost of purchase of Pullets, poultry feed, poultry equipments and construction of poultry shed, etc.), limited to Rs. 30,000/- per unit.
- The beneficiary will be entitled to get the benefit of the scheme for a period of two years or till he becomes self-sufficient.
- The financial assistance should be used only for the purpose for which it may be granted.
Disbursement of Funds
- Subsidy will be paid directly to the individual or to the suppliers or to the body supplying goods or to an approved agency or institution.
- The Veterinary Officer, Daman & Diu, would disburse the assistance in the form of a subsidy after completion of the poultry unit in respect of the construction of a poultry shed, which should be of low-input technology.
- Purchase of Pullets, feed, or equipment directly to the individual supplier, body, or an approved agency or institution.
- The Extension Officer (Dairy) or Veterinary Officer (DP) will make a fortnightly payment to the beneficiary for the supply of eggs regularly.
- Subsidy shall be disbursed after completion of the poultry unit.
- The beneficiary will be entitled to get the benefit of the scheme for a period of two years or till he becomes self-sufficient.
Who qualifies
- The applicant shall belong to SC/ST, SMF, and BPL Families.
- The applicant must have the back ground of poultry farming, or in other cases, the participants must undergo practical training.
- The applicant must operate the units on the scientific lines as per the technical guidance and services provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Daman & Diu.
- The applicant must operate the unit for at least for the minimum period of two years.
- The applicant shall have to maintain the prescribed records and furnish the prescribed information to the Veterinary Officer, Daman & Diu, from time to time.
- The applicant shall have to follow the Instructions issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Daman & Diu.
- The applicant shall have to execute a bond to the effect that the aforesaid terms and conditions are acceptable and he/it will abide by all of them, failing which he will be liable to be prosecuted as per the existing rules of the Administration.
- The applicant has to compulsorily sale/supply the surplus eggs to the nearby school under the scheme of Mid-Day Meals.
Who is not eligible
- In case of breach of any of the terms and conditions, the entire amount of assistance shall be recoverable from the beneficiaries as per law (subject to Dadra & Nagar Haveli Jurisdiction).
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Registration walkthrough
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Step 1: The eligible SC/ST, SMF, and BPL family beneficiary shall participate in the scheme and must have the back ground of poultry farming or, in other cases, undergo practical training provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, if required.
Step 2: The beneficiary shall establish the poultry unit, including the construction of a poultry shed (of low input technology), the purchase of reared pullets up to the age of 18–21 weeks old, poultry equipments and the purchase of feed for the period of 4 months (till the beneficiary starts earning from the sale price of egg produce).
Step 3: The units under this scheme shall be operated on scientific lines as per technical guidance and services provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Daman & Diu, and shall be operated at least for a minimum period of two years.
Step 4: After completion of the small-scale poultry unit, a completion certificate shall be obtained from the Field Level Worker i.e., Veterinary Stockman or Extension Officer (Dairy), and the certificate shall be countersigned by the concerned Veterinary Officer (D.P) or Veterinary Officer (Animal Husbandry).
Step 5: The Veterinary Officer, Daman & Diu shall disburse the assistance in the form of subsidy after completion of the poultry unit in respect of the construction of poultry shed and purchase of pullets, feed or equipment directly to the individual supplier or body or an approved agency or institution, or to the individual beneficiary as applicable.
Step 6: The beneficiary shall compulsorily sale/supply the surplus eggs to the nearby school under the scheme of Mid-Day Meals.
Step 7: Extension Officer (Dairy) or Veterinary Officer (DP) will do a fortnightly payment to the beneficiary for regular supply of eggs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of this scheme?
The objective of the scheme is the economic upliftment of Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Small and Marginal Farmers (SMF), and Below Poverty Line (BPL) families. It also aims to provide protein-rich food through eggs to these categories and to ensure a regular supply of healthy eggs to nearby schools under the Scheme of Mid-Day Meals.
Who are eligible to benefit under this scheme?
The scheme is meant for SC/ST, SMF, and BPL families of Daman & Diu. The financial assistance is provided to the individual beneficiary belonging to these eligible categories.
What type of financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
Financial assistance is provided in the form of a subsidy covering the construction of a poultry shed, purchase of reared pullets of 18–21 weeks age, poultry equipments and the purchase cost of feed for four months until the beneficiary starts earning from the sale of eggs. Each beneficiary is entitled to 50% subsidy of the total unit cost, limited to Rs. 30,000/- per unit.
For how long can a beneficiary avail the benefit under the scheme?
A beneficiary will be entitled to get the benefit of the scheme for a period of two years or till he becomes self-sufficient. The unit must be operated for at least the minimum period of two years as required under the scheme conditions.
How is the subsidy disbursed to the beneficiary?
The subsidy may be paid directly to the individual beneficiary or to the suppliers, body supplying goods, approved agency, or institution. The Veterinary Officer, Daman & Diu, disburses the subsidy after completion of the poultry unit, including the construction of the shed and purchase of pullets, feed, and equipment.
Is there any training requirement under the scheme?
Yes. The participant must have a background in poultry farming, and in cases where such a background is not available, the participant must undergo practical training. Training will be provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, if required.
Are there operational conditions attached to the scheme?
Yes. The poultry unit must be operated on scientific lines as per the technical guidance and services provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Daman & Diu. The participant must maintain prescribed records, furnish required information to the Veterinary Officer from time to time, and follow instructions issued by the Department.
Is the beneficiary required to supply eggs to schools?
Yes. The beneficiary has to compulsorily sell or supply the surplus eggs to nearby schools under the Scheme of Mid-Day Meals. The Extension Officer (Dairy) or Veterinary Officer (DP) will make a fortnightly payment to the beneficiary for the regular supply of eggs.
What happens if the beneficiary violates the scheme conditions?
If there is a breach of any of the terms and conditions, the entire amount of financial assistance is recoverable from the beneficiary as per law, subject to Dadra & Nagar Haveli Jurisdiction. The participant is also required to execute a bond accepting all terms and conditions of the scheme.
What certifications are required before subsidy is released?
After completion of the small-scale poultry unit, a completion certificate must be obtained from the Field Level Worker, namely Veterinary Stockman or Extension Officer (Dairy), and the certificate must be countersigned by the concerned Veterinary Officer (D.P) or Veterinary Officer (Animal Husbandry) before disbursement of subsidy.
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