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Financial Assistance To Dairy Farmers Belonging To Scheduled Tribes And Scheduled Caste For Purchase Of Basic Dairy Equipments

The scheme aims to provide assistance to the Scheduled Tribes and Scheduled Caste communities for the purchase of basic dairy equipments needed to run a small scale dairy farming, and to encourage the tribal population to adopt Animal Husbandry activities, especially Dairy Development Schemes.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Goa

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Maximum Financial Assistance | - 100% subsidy shall be provided for dairy items of general use. | - The subsidy is subject to a maximum amount of ₹30,000/- or the actual cost of the items, whichever is lower. | - The subsidy is a one-time assistance per family. | Maximum Permissible Subsidy per Item | - Stainless Steel Cans (Twenty liters Capacity): ₹3,800/- (for 2 permissible units). | - 500 Liters Water Tanks: ₹3,500/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Calf Nipple Bucket: ₹1,500/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Spray Pump 15 Liters Capacity: ₹2,000/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Steel Buckets: ₹2,200/- (for 2 permissible units). | - 0.5 Horsepower water Pump: ₹5,000/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Ceiling Fans: ₹4,000/- (for 2 permissible units). | - Steel Vessels 5 Liters Capacity: ₹900/- (for 2 permissible units). | - Spade: ₹250/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Grooming Brush: ₹400/- (for 2 permissible units). | - Gamelas: ₹500/- (for 2 permissible units). | - Nylon Rope: ₹400/- (for 2.5 kilograms). | - Sickle: ₹250/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Pickaxe: ₹300/- (for 1 permissible unit). | - Rubber mat: ₹5,000/- (for 2 permissible units). | Benefit Disbursal | - Subsidy shall be directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account. | - In case of limited purchase of dairy items, proportionate subsidy shall be released. | - The Department will release the subsidy within 60 days of receiving the documents completed in all respects. | Conditions | - The beneficiary must use the dairy equipments purchased for the development of their dairy unit. | - The beneficiary shall abide by the provision of the said scheme, and undertake to comply with the Pattern of Assistance of the scheme as contained in the scheme. | - The beneficiary must use the dairy equipments for a minimum period of 3 (three) years from the date of purchase, subject to normal wear and tear. | - The beneficiary solemnly undertakes to refund the cost of the items if the items are found misutilised or missing. | - In case of breach of any clause, the Government is free to recover the subsidy released through any due benefits under other eligible schemes of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and/or under the land revenue code.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Goa for at least five preceding years.; The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe or Scheduled Caste Community.; The applicant must be a Dairy Farmer.; The applicant must have at least two milch animals.; The two milch animals must be Local Cows, Indigenous cows, Cross Bred cows, Local Buffaloes, or Improved Buffaloes.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What specific community criteria must be fulfilled by the applicant to be considered eligible for this financial assistance program?

The applicant must belong to either the Scheduled Tribes Community or the Scheduled Caste Community to qualify for this particular scheme.

Following the approval of the initial application, what is the required timeframe for the beneficiary to submit the original purchase documents for the equipment?

After the application is approved, the beneficiary is mandated to submit the original purchase receipts or bills to the local Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer within 90 days.

For how long is an applicant required to have maintained continuous residency within the state of Goa prior to submitting their application?

Applicants must demonstrate that they have been a resident of the state of Goa for a minimum of 5 preceding years immediately before applying.

If the procured items are later discovered to be missing or utilized for purposes other than the intended dairy development, what are the financial consequences?

The beneficiary provides a solemn undertaking to refund the full cost of the items if they are subsequently found to be either misutilised or completely missing during verification.

What specific rules or guidelines must the beneficiary agree to adhere to once the grant of subsidy has been officially provided by the Government?

In consideration of the subsidy grant, the beneficiary shall abide by all the provisions of the scheme and comply fully with the stipulated Pattern of Assistance.

What is the minimum mandatory number of milch animals an applicant must own, and what types of animals satisfy this requirement?

The applicant must possess at least 2 milch animals. These can be Local Cows, Indigenous cows, Cross Bred cows, Local Buffaloes, or Improved Buffaloes.

If I have previously received governmental support for dairy equipment, does that prevent me from receiving assistance for new items under this program?

The applicant must not have availed subsidy under any scheme of the Government of Goa for the specific equipments for which they are currently applying.

Is there a mandatory length of time the beneficiary must commit to keeping and actively using the subsidized dairy equipments?

Yes, the beneficiary is required to use the dairy equipments for a minimum period of 3 (three) years from the date of purchase, accounting for normal wear and tear.

Once all required documentation, including purchase bills, has been verified and found complete, how long will it take for the subsidy to be released?

The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services will release the approved subsidy directly to the beneficiary’s bank account within 60 days of receiving all completed documents.

What is the highest total financial support I can expect to receive under this assistance program for purchasing necessary dairy equipment?

A 100% subsidy shall be provided for dairy items, subject to a maximum amount of ₹30,000/- (Rupees thirty thousand only) or the actual cost of the items, whichever amount is lower.

Are there any processing charges or monetary fees associated with the preparation and official submission of the application form for this assistance?

No processing fee or monetary charges shall be levied or collected from the applicant for the submission of the application under this scheme.

Through which specific local government officials or offices should the completed application form and all supporting documents be submitted?

Applications must be submitted in duplicate through the local Veterinary Officer or the Assistant Director of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.

If I breach any of the scheme's clauses, how is the Government authorized to recover the released subsidy amount from me?

In the event of a breach, the Government is free to recover the subsidy through any due benefits under other eligible schemes of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services or under the land revenue code.

After receiving the financial assistance and purchasing the items, what is the primary purpose for which the dairy equipment must be utilized?

The applicant solemnly undertakes to use the purchased dairy equipments exclusively for the purpose of the development and operation of their dairy unit.